Inspiring and empowering communities to secure their heritage
We are the first community in Kenya to transition from trust land to community land ownership under the Community Land Act of 2016.
Kamuthe Community Wildlife Conservancy (KCWC) is a 31,000-hectare conservancy located in Garissa County.
KCWC is situated in Kamuthe: a thriving community of pastoralists and farmers located approximately 40 kilometres southeast of Garissa town.
In 2023, the Kamuthe community attained the historic feat of successfully transitioning their land from trust land (where the local government held the land on the community’s behalf) to community land, where the local community has full ownership and control over their heritage.
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commitment to a community-driven sustainable future
A model for community land management in Kenya
Conservancy Management
Our Conservancy Operations and Security Management programme strives to enhance the security of wildlife in the Kamuthe area and foster collaboration with the local community while ensuring sustainable resource management.
Tourism Development
Our Tourism Development programme aims to sustainably develop and promote KCWC (the home of the endangered hirola antelope, Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe) as a preferred tourism destination in north-eastern Kenya.
Ecological Management
Our ecological management programme focuses on safeguarding KCWC’s natural environment through improved ecological research, monitoring and targeted management interventions.
Community Development
Our community development Programme facilitates community engagement in conservation through: education and awareness, community-based enterprises and human-wildlife conflict mitigation.
Our Milestones
A Journey Starts
The Kamuthe community commence the journey to transition from trust land to community land, so that the local community can have full, legal ownership and control over their heritage.
A First in Kenya
The Kamuthe community makes history as Kenya’s first trust land to successfully transition into community land under the new Community Land Act (2016), gaining full rights to manage the 31,000 hectares of land.
A 10-year Plan
The Kamuthe community launches Land Use Plan (2024-2034), with support from USAID through KWCA, for an integrated approach that balances farming, conservation, and pastoralism needs.
