KWS Training Institute Students Visit Mkwiro & GVI

Category: Community Conservation, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kisite Mpunguti MPA, National Scholarship Programme | Date: Sep 12 2008 | By: gvikenya

Over the last two years we have been very happy to host Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute students for their field attachments and so support both our partner KWS and the new generation of conservationists in Kenya. As part of our National Scholarship Programme they have always impressed us, and even been recruited for our internship.

Yesterday we were very excited to host the class of Wildlife Management students having travelled all the way from Naivasha on a field trip to the South coast and Shimoni.

I had spent time this week working with Fadhili, chairman of Mkwiro Youth Conservation Group, to prepare a lecture for the students on the community’s use of natural resources, perceptions of the Kisite Mpunguti MPA and relationship with KWS, as well the challenges they face in their dependence on the marine environment’s resources. Despite the late-running schedule, Fadhili did a fantastic job in enlightening the students on the issues and roles associated with local communities when it comes to natural resource and wildlife management.

I then took my turn to talk about the role of our research programmes in supporting governmental agencies, NGOs and community-based organisations in managing natural resources and conservation, illustrating how scientific data can be applied to target awareness and management strategies. It is always a pleasure to have the opportunity to raise awareness and reach new audiences with the issues and achievements associated with our work here, and the interest from the students in the National Scholarship Programme and field attachments was very encouraging. KWS TI have already allocated 3 students to join us in October, but I hope that we will have the chance to support some of the other students in the future, building capacity for research and conservation management within Kenya.

Tags: , environmental awareness, kenya wildlife service training institute

4 Responses to “KWS Training Institute Students Visit Mkwiro & GVI”

Matthias K. Orieko, on 13 Feb 2009

I’m really impressed with the way GVI is committed in involving students on conservation issues. Keep it up and continue campaigning for conservation issues among the communities.

Wilson Nderitu, on 22 Apr 2009

Thank you very much GVI for giving students a chance to participate in wildlife conservation and research. This is the best way forward, keep up the good work.

peter k. kariuki, on 27 May 2009

bravo!you are doing great work through your initiative in regard to environmental issues,environmental conservation for our own good and for the whole world at large.

desmond omiti, on 02 Jul 2009

Thank you very much GVI kenya for allowing us students of KSWTI Dploma in wildlife management.i personaly learnt alot and you guys continue with the same spirit.

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