Stories from
the Field

In the heart of Laikipia North, where the sun rises over vast stretches of land, Eliud Lkitangwan has witnessed a transformation. For generations, his family has practiced pastoralism, moving with the seasons and following the ancient rhythms of the land. But in recent years, climate change and land degradation threatened everything they knew. Through LANCCI's rangeland restoration programs, Eliud learned sustainable grazing techniques that have breathed new life into the land. Today, his livestock are healthier, the grasses grow greener, and hope has returned to his community.

Lucy Naieku carries the wisdom of her ancestors, the Yiaku people who have called the Mukogodo Forest home for countless generations. The dryland forests are not just trees and wildlife to her people—they are sacred spaces, pharmacy and grocery store, classroom and church. Through LANCCI's cultural preservation programs, Lucy and other Yiaku elders are ensuring that their traditional ecological knowledge isn't lost. They're teaching young people to read the forest, to understand its language, and to protect it for those yet to come.