Who We Are
The Baringo County Conservancies Association is a locally-led regional body for community conservancies in Baringo County, established in 2017 under the Societies Act of Kenya (Cap 108). The establishment of BCCA was a response to growing community interest and awareness of conservancy development in Baringo between 2000 and 2016 in the highlands, Lake Bogoria, and Lake Baringo/Kamnarok landscapes, which, together, total an estimated area of 164,700.35 hectares (1,647km2) in size. BCCA now represents 16 conservancies across the three landscapes, working towards thriving ecosystems, wildlife, and communities.
Mission
To facilitate the growth of Baringo Conservancies that support wildlife conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
Vision
Community Conservancies that promote healthy ecosystems, thriving wildlife, and sustainable livelihoods.
Membership
The membership of BCCA has grown to the current 16 conservancies covering diverse clusters. The conservancies are spread within the three clusters. The Lake System conservancies, comprise Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria. Kamnarok cluster are; Ruko, Kaptuya, Kabarion, Ngenyin, and Sinibo. Lastly, there are the Lake Bogoria cluster conservancies which are Irong, Chuine, Kiborgoch, Koibos, Tuiyarus, and Mangar.
Natural Resources: Rangelands, Wildlife & Mineral Resources
The key focus of Conservancies in Baringo is to promote healthy ecosystems that support wildlife, livestock, and human needs. This includes the improvement of the conditions of degraded areas by putting in place appropriate mitigation and rehabilitation strategies that ensure the regeneration and healing of degraded areas.
Governance
BCCA is governed by 9 board members drawn from 21 council members who are the representatives of the conservancies in the three clusters. Under a new governance structure that seeks to improve the capacity of BCCA, the management committee (board) is led by an independent skilled chair, responsible for driving the strategic development of the association.
Livelihoods and Enterprise Development
The potential of growing compatible sustainable livelihoods in community conservancies is huge since each conservancy has its own unique products, physical attractions, and niche. However, the conservancies are underdeveloped with limited exploitation of these existing opportunities. The Association, working with various partners, has facilitated multiple initiatives to reduce communities' vulnerability and improve livelihoods and has also made great strides in becoming a solid regional organisation, executing its mandate, and serving its membership effectively.
