October, 24, 2026. Today, the official launch of the Thamani Asili Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) at Maktau Gate, Tsavo West National Park, marked an important milestone for people and wildlife in Kenya. The event was graced by Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Hon. Rebecca Miano, EGH, alongside government representatives, conservation partners and community stakeholders.
Hosted in the Tsavo Landscape, a vital ecosystem for wildlife conservation, tourism and community livelihoods, the launch brought renewed momentum to a shared vision of securing a future where nature thrives and communities benefit from its protection.
Under the tagline “Our Land, Our Wealth,” Thamani Asili seeks to unlock long-term, sustainable financing for conservation while ensuring that its benefits reach the people who live alongside wildlife and play a vital role in safeguarding Kenya’s natural heritage.
With a US$160 million commitment from The Nature Conservancy, the Government of Kenya and other partners, the programme aims to benefit approximately 1.6 million people across 31 counties, strengthen more than 130 community conservancies, and create over 20,000 direct and indirect jobs.
For the Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association (TTWCA), this milestone carries particular significance. Our CEO, Alfred Mwanake, has been part of the Thamani Asili PFP Advisory Team since 2022, representing community conservancies in shaping a vision that recognises their essential role in protecting wildlife, sustaining landscapes and supporting local livelihoods.
As an Association, alongside our partners and stakeholders, we reaffirm our shared commitment to advancing community-led conservation across the Tsavo Landscape and beyond. We believe conservation is most sustainable when the communities who safeguard nature also share equitably in its benefits.