June, 18, 2025. In a strategic move to bolster conservation efforts in the Tsavo landscape, the Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association (TTWCA) and Tsavo Trust have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
This partnership marks a significant step forward in community-led conservation aimed at securing wildlife and natural resources across the expansive Tsavo ecosystem.
The MOU establishes a collaborative framework for both organizations to align their efforts in strengthening community conservancies, ranches, and adjacent communities.
With a shared vision for a sustainable and biodiverse future, the partnership underscores the power of unity in addressing environmental challenges and promoting inclusive conservation models.
Key Objectives of the MOU
The collaboration between TTWCA and Tsavo Trust is grounded on a comprehensive set of objectives:
- Enhance environmental management and biodiversity conservation as a foundation of ecosystem sustainability and climate resilience.
- Improve conservation of endangered species.
- Enhance the social and economic well-being of communities adjacent to the Tsavo ecosystem by promoting diversified, sustainable income generating opportunities, ensuring equitable benefit sharing, and strengthening the governance of community institutions.
- Strengthen communication, joint action, and synergy in engaging with local communities, county governments, national government, and relevant stakeholders in the Tsavo ecosystem towards conservation.
- Promote sharing and access of technical assistance and facilitate joint fundraising and pooling of resources towards greater impact.
A Shared Vision for Tsavo
This MOU solidifies the commitment of both TTWCA and Tsavo Trust to work collaboratively towards a secure, thriving, and inclusive Tsavo landscape.
At the heart of this partnership is the belief that community-led conservation is key to achieving long-term ecological health and resilience.
By aligning efforts, pooling resources, and presenting a unified voice, the two organizations seek to drive impactful change for wildlife, habitats, and the communities that rely on them.
The leadership teams from TTWCA and Tsavo Trust affirmed their commitment to transforming the Tsavo landscape into a model of conservation excellence where nature and people thrive in harmony.
As the region faces increasing pressures from climate change and human-wildlife conflict, this partnership offers renewed hope and momentum in protecting the future of one of Kenya’s most iconic ecosystems.