Westgate Conservancy – Page 3

A Surprise in Westgate’s Conservation Area

Since the rains and floods that took place in November 2011, it was difficult for us to conduct our regular transects and drives in the Core Conservation Area in Westgate Community Conservancy. The

Ewaso Lions Sponsors Young Girl To Attend Secondary School

We have recently sponsored a young 15 year old Samburu girl, Painoti Letabare, to attend secondary school in Maralal, Samburu District. Painoti comes from the Westgate area in Westgate Conservancy and

Latest Ewaso Lions Newsletter Now Available

The November 2011 issue of the Ewaso Lions Field Report is now available. Download it here (700 kb). In this issue: Message from the directors Lion Update – Magilani’s injuries; new cubs in the

Book Donation to Lpus Leluai

Thanks to the Desai Memorial Foundation, in Nairobi, Ewaso Lions was able to donate a large number of school text books that were lacking at the Lpus Leluai Primary School in Westgate Community

Warriors And Scouts Training

We recently completed a successful 3 day training workshop with Warriors and Scouts from Westgate and Mpus Kutuk Conservancies. Prior to the workshop, we conducted tests with all the participants

Running for Lions Half Marathon a Huge Success

Our second annual Half Marathon ‘Running for Lions’ took place on the 2nd of May in Westgate Community Conservancy. Sponsored by Westgate Conservancy, Sasaab Lodge, Ewaso Lions and new sponsors,

Running for Lions Marathon Scheduled for May 2nd 2011

After the huge success of our first marathon last year on May 1st in Westgate Community Conservancy, we are now getting ready for the second marathon to be held in a few days. This year will be

Warrior Watch Expands to Mpus Kutuk

Warriors in Westgate have been engaged in conservation and part of our Warrior Watch programme since January 2010. The 5 warriors from Westgate Community Conservancy have remained enthusiastic and

Water for Wildlife

Over the past few weeks, the drought has worsened in the area. The Ewaso Nyiro River has been dry for a while now and we’ve been digging waterholes in the dry river-bed for the wildlife. Fortunately,

Samburu Faces Another Drought

Samburu has been hit yet again by another prolonged dry period. The area was devastated in 2009 with a very severe drought which killed many animals; both livestock and wildlife. People really