NGPU
March 3, 2024
Nakuru join the World in marking World Wildlife Day.
Written by Jeremy Ogolla
The County Government of Nakuru is calling on the stakeholders as well as the community to harness the power of digital tools to enhance the wildlife conservation initiatives.
Nakuru Deputy Governor David Kones said the County under the leadership of H.E Governor Susan Kihika is pioneering new approaches to wildlife conservation that leverage the latest advancements in digital technology.
Deputy Governor Kones who was speaking when officiated the marking of the World Wildlife Day at lake Nakuru National Park, said this will help revolutionize wildlife conservation through monitoring, protecting and preserving wildlife not only for the current generation but also for future generations.
His sentiments were echoed by CECM for Environment Dr. Nelson Maara, who said wildlife conservation can also be achieved through
empowering local communities to become stewards of our natural heritage.
“The County will put measures in place to ensure eradication of polythene materials in Nakuru. I implored on all the Nakuru residents to join hand in ensuring that we plant more trees,”
On his part, Tourism Chief Officer Richard Koech said the county will further collaborate with wildlife stakeholders, Education Institution and and engage the community to achieve wildlife conservation.
This was echoed by Joseph Dadacha, Senior Assistance Director Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) called on the need by stakeholders to work together with both the National and County Government to help preserve wildlife for Kenya and the world as a whole.
The theme for this year’s celebrations is “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation”
Nakuru County boasts of hosting several members of the big five that include Lion, Leopard, Rhino and Leopards. It is not only known for a home for varieties of plants but also internationally recognized for the iconic flamingos of Lake Nakuru as well as aquatic bodies that are home to several fist species.
Recently the county have experienced flooding in lake Nakuru, human wildlife conflict, and now climate change.
These challenges the County together with the stakeholders to find innovative solutions that are ideal to safeguard it’s natural treasures not only for the current generation but also for the future generations.
The celebration was marked with entertainment from various groups like Mathare dancers, Silver Academy, Friends of Lake Nakuru, Diamond dancers group among others.
