Baringo County Conservancies Partner with USAID to Boost Tourism and Conservation

Tom Chepsoi 

 

USAID has committed Ksh 65 million to support conservation initiatives in Baringo County, aiming to build sustainable economies, promote conservation, and reduce human-wildlife conflicts.

 

The program targets 16 conservancies, including Kiborgoch, Ruko, Kaptuya and Kipng’ochoch.

 

These areas serve as critical habitats and migratory routes for endangered species such as the Greater Kudu, elephants, and Rothschild’s giraffes.

 

 

Susan Jepkemoi, CEO of the Baringo County Conservancies Association, emphasized the initiative’s significance in addressing climate resilience.

 

“We are thrilled to launch the Uhifadi project, a three-year program that enhances ecological monitoring of wildlife through digital tools.

 

This project will allow us to track conservation progress effectively over time,” said Jepkemoi.

 

 

 

She added that the initiative will not only restore ecosystems and safeguard wildlife corridors but also address the persistent challenge of human-wildlife conflict in the region.

 

 

The project is set to strengthen conservation efforts and position Baringo as a leading destination for eco-tourism while protecting the county’s unique biodiversity.