TAKING THE LEAD IN RANGELAND REVITALIZATION, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY LIVELIHOODS.

It was a day filled with great joy as Norkurruki Conservancy joined the RAMAT Conservancies family in Kajiado Central to partner with Soils for the Future Africa (SftFA) to develop the Kajiado Rangelands Carbon Project (KRCP). The conservancy signed Benefit Sharing and Transfer of Carbon Rights Agreements with SftFA, which marks a significant leap forward in enhancing collaborative conservation efforts in the area and highlights the conservancy’s dedication to sustainable land management and climate action.

By joining other RAMAT Conservancies implementing the KRCP project, Norkurruki Conservancy is set to play an active role in environmental conservation initiatives aimed at restoring and protecting natural ecosystems. The BSA and TCR lay out a clear framework for participating in the carbon project, ensuring transparency, accountability, and fair benefit sharing among community members. 

This partnership is anticipated to bring long-term advantages to the local community, such as improved livelihoods through carbon revenues, enhanced capacity building, and greater community engagement in conservation activities. Moreover, the carbon project will aid in climate change mitigation by promoting sustainable grazing practices, land restoration, and bolstering ecosystem resilience.

The participation of Norkurruki Conservancy in the implementation of the KRCP project is a positive and forward-thinking move toward achieving both environmental sustainability and socio-economic development in Kajiado County. The KRCP embraces the collective commitment of all participating conservancies to safeguard natural resources while ensuring that local communities reap the benefits of conservation initiatives.