GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 5788

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 44 (3) of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife publishes the Plan set out in the Schedule hereto. SCHEDULE Siria Olomelok Conservancy Management Plan 2025-2034 (hereinafter referred to as “the Plan”) defines the goals, objectives and actions that Siria Olomelok Conservancy (hereinafter referred to as “the Conservancy”) has designed to address natural resource conservation, tourism development, community development and outreach, and the Conservancy’s operations and security. The Conservancy’s vision, zonation scheme, management programmes and plan implementation strategy are resented in the following sections. 1. Vision The Siria Olomelok Conservancy strives to achieve its vision of being: “A beacon of sustainable biodiversity conservation and tourism excellence, guided by international best practices while promoting community livelihoods and nurturing harmonious coexistence”. 2. Land Uses and Zoning The Conservancy’s primary land uses are wildlife conservation and tourism development. The Plan outlines a zonation scheme to guide land use within the Conservancy. The scheme comprises three zones: Conservation Zone, Development Zone and Restricted Zone. Each zone specifies the permitted or prohibited activities, ensuring effective management. 3. Management Programmes The Plan comprises four (4) management programmes that address the key issues affecting the Conservancy. These programmes are summarised in the following sections. 3.1. Natural Resource Conservation and Management Programme The purpose of the Natural Resource Conservation and Management Programme is to conserve and sustainably manage the flora and fauna of the Siria Olomelok Conservancy, ensuring a healthy, thriving and resilient Conservancy. The programme aims to achieve this purpose through the implementation of management objectives that focus on strengthening the conservation and management of wildlife species, improving habitat management and restoration, and enhancing research and monitoring. THE KENYA GAZETTE 9th May, 2025 3.2. Tourism Development and Management Programme The primary goal of the Tourism Development and Management Programme is to develop Siria Olomelok Conservancy as a preferred tourist destination in the Mara region. The programme’s key management objectives focus on developing and maintaining tourism support infrastructure, diversifying and marketing tourism products, and enhancing tourism administration and management. 3.3. Community Development and Outreach Programme The Community Development and Outreach Programme endeavours to promote community goodwill for conservation through livelihood improvement and enhance sustainable development through conservation education. The programme seeks to achieve this purpose through the implementation of a series of objects that prioritise minimising human-wildlife conflict, enhancing conservation education and awareness, and promoting community goodwill. 3.4. Conservancy Operations and Security Programme The overall goal of this programme is to strengthen the Conservancy’s operational capacity and security framework, ensuring effective conservation, sustainable resource management, and the protection of people, wildlife and assets. The programme aims to achieve this goal through the implementation of a set of objectives that focus on strengthening the security of wildlife, visitors, staff and assets, improving infrastructure and facility development, promoting staff welfare and motivation, and developing a vibrant human capital. 4. Plan Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation A five-year implementation plan has been developed to facilitate the implementation of the Conservancy Management Plan. The Plan outlines the management actions and activities under each of the four management programmes. The Plan also provides a monitoring and evaluation framework for assessing the potential impacts of implementing each management programme. The Plan will be implemented through the Conservancy’s annual work plans, which will be prepared and executed by the Conservancy’s management. Additionally, the Conservancy’s management will produce and submit an annual compliance and progress report on plan implementation to the Kenya Wildlife Service. The Plan is deposited at the offices of the Director-General of the Kenya Wildlife Service along Langata Road and Neptune Hotels whose addresses are provided below: The Director-General Kenya Wildlife Service P.O. Box 40241-00200 Nairobi Tel: +254–20–6000800/6002345 E-mail: kws@kws.go.ke Neptune Hotels P.O. Box 83125 Mombasa E-mail: info@neptunehotels.com Dated the 30th April, 2025. REBECCA MIANO, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife.