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LUMO Conservancy’s Security Operations Room

Anti-poaching, Conservation Monitoring / lumo

Building Infrastructure for Safer Landscapes and Thriving Communities Earlier this year, in February, LUMO Conservancy began construction of its Security Operations Room, a major milestone in our ongoing mission to safeguard wildlife and support the communities that share the Tsavo landscape. This initiative, made possible through the generous support of the Emeritus Philanthropic Foundation, represents […]

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LUMO Community Wildlife Conservancy Marks a New Chapter with the Gazettement of Its 2024–2029 Management Plan

Community / lumo

LUMO Community Wildlife Conservancy reached a significant milestone with the official gazettement of its new Management Plan (2024–2029) as published in a gazette notice dated 21st February 2025. This formal recognition affirms LUMO’s long-standing role in conservation and provides a clear roadmap for guiding land management, wildlife protection, tourism development, and community benefit-sharing over the

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LUMO: Where Community and Conservation Thrive Together

Impactful Wildlife Conservation, News / lumo

LUMO: A Model for Community-Driven Conservation in Kenya In the heart of Tsavo’s vast wilderness lies LUMO Community Wildlife Conservancy, a 48,000-acre expanse of protected rangelands. Once primarily used for grazing by the communities of Lualenyi, Mramba, and Oza, LUMO has evolved into a model for community-led conservation and sustainable tourism, demonstrating how local people

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Youth Led Enviromental Action

Climate Change, Community, Environmental Impact / lumo

World Environment Day is a global platform for raising awareness and taking action on urgent environmental issues. This year, in celebration of this important day, the members of the Youth Forum at LUMO Conservancy gathered to learn about the impact of invasive species on rangelands and took hands-on action to protect their environment. Learning About

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Climate Change

Climate Change, Community, Education, Environmental Impact / lumo

While poaching has long been recognized as a major threat to wildlife conservation, another insidious menace lurks in the background, often overlooked but equally devastating: climate change. The year 2022 brought this reality sharply into focus as prolonged seasons of drought ravaged ecosystems worldwide, leading to a tragic decline in wildlife populations, particularly in places

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Grazing Review Inception Meeting

Community, Community Engagement, Economic Impact, Education, Environmental Impact, Nature Based Solutions, News, Social Impact / lumo

In a defining moment for community-led conservation, LUMO Community Wildlife Conservancy recently convened its inaugural inception meeting with key stakeholders. The primary focus: the development of a holistic conservancy grazing plan. This marks a significant stride towards fostering sustainable land use and harmonizing the delicate balance between wildlife preservation and the grazing community in the

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Youth Forum December 2023

Citizen Science, Community, Community Engagement, News, Social Impact / lumo

Empowering the Future In a powerful display of commitment to conservation and community engagement, LUMO Conservancy recently hosted its Second Youth Forum. The event marked a pivotal moment in refining the agenda set forth in the inaugural meeting, focusing primarily on the vital issue of youth inclusion in conservancy activities. This dynamic gathering saw enthusiastic

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Biopama Success Story 2023

Anti-poaching, Education / lumo

In the heart of the sprawling LUMO Community Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, a grim reality unfolded as the delicate balance between wildlife, land, and community was teetering on the brink of collapse. Poaching cases were rampant, driven by a lack of resources for the dedicated wildlife rangers who struggled to protect the precious biodiversity that

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Dental Camp 2023

Anti-poaching, Community, Education, Green Living, Poaching, Volunteer Support / lumo

Lumo Conservancy, in partnership with Community Wildlife Conserve and Lions Bluff Lodge, orchestrated a Dental and Medical Camp, highlighting the importance of good healthcare as a cornerstone of community development. A Vision of Holistic Community Well-Being Lumo Conservancy has long been on a mission to enhance the lives of the local community that coexists with

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Night Patrols

Anti-poaching / lumo

The African night is an enigma, a world cloaked in darkness where mysterious creatures roam, and secrets of the wild unfold under the shimmering canvas of the star-studded sky. While most of us slumber peacefully, there are dedicated individuals who take on the noble duty of protecting our planet’s most precious treasures – the wildlife.

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