About Us

Who We Are

The Wajir Wildlife Conservancies Landscape Association (WWCLA) is a regional conservation organization dedicated to preserving the biodiversity, wildlife, and natural resources of Wajir County.

Founded in 2022, WWCLA unites local community conservancies, government agencies, private sector partners, and conservation stakeholders in the mission to protect the environment, reduce human-wildlife conflict, and improve the well-being of local communities.

Our work is rooted in local leadership and resource stewardship. We empower community leaders to protect their own landscapes, strengthen pride in conservation, and support eco-friendly livelihoods that benefit both people and wildlife.

Elephant, giraffe and oryx wildlife artwork for Wajir conservation

Our Mission

To create a lasting legacy of wildlife conservation and community empowerment by championing a model of sustainable development rooted in local leadership and resource stewardship.

Our Vision

To transform Wajir into a thriving landscape where wildlife, people, and natural resources exist in harmony, setting an example for community-driven conservation across Kenya and beyond.

Our Core Values

Community
Empowerment

Empowering local communities lies at the heart of WWCLA’s conservation mission. When communities are involved in decision-making, they are better able to protect, nurture, and sustain their own environments.

WWCLA supports local conservation leadership through skills development, awareness forums, wildlife monitoring support, and community-led stewardship.

Sustainability

WWCLA is committed to long-term conservation solutions that bring lasting benefits to both people and nature. Our work balances ecosystem protection with community needs, responsible resource use, and local knowledge.

We believe conservation should strengthen the resilience and prosperity of communities while protecting the integrity of natural environments for generations to come.

Integrity

Integrity is a cornerstone of our work, guiding every decision, action, and relationship we build. WWCLA values transparency, accountability, open communication, and respectful engagement with the communities we serve.

We aim to ensure that every conservation effort is ethical, culturally respectful, inclusive, and focused on genuine impact for people and wildlife.

Collaboration

Collaboration amplifies the impact of our conservation efforts. WWCLA works with community groups, local leaders, government agencies, private sector stakeholders, schools, research institutions, and conservation organizations.

By bringing together diverse knowledge, resources, and shared responsibility, we support stronger conservation outcomes across Wajir County.

Our Team & Partners

WWCLA is fortunate to be led by a dedicated team of conservationists, environmental experts, community leaders, and field rangers. Our field rangers, often recruited from local communities, play an essential role in wildlife monitoring, anti-poaching efforts, and conflict resolution. Their local insight and commitment to conservation make them invaluable stewards of the land and advocates for community involvement in conservation.

We collaborate closely with leaders from key local conservancies, such as the Lorian Swamp, Hadado, Qalkacha, Dadajabula, Dagahley and Diif Wildlife Conservancies, whose unique ecosystems represent the diversity of Wajir’s landscapes. We work alongside local leaders to ensure that our initiatives are culturally sensitive and directly address the needs and values of the communities we serve.

In addition to our on-the-ground team, WWCLA values strategic partnerships with organizations that share our conservation mission. These partnerships support technical expertise, research resources, community programs, species protection, habitat preservation, and climate adaptation work across the region.