GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9268

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 44 (3) of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife publishes the Plan set out in the Schedule hereto— SCHEDULE Ecoscapes Conservancy Management Plan 2025-2035 (hereinafter referred to as "the Plan") defines the goals, objectives, and actions that Ecoscapes Conservancy (hereinafter referred to as "the Conservancy") has designed to address wildlife conservation, tourism development, agro-ecology, education and research, and the Conservancy’s security and operations. The Conservancy’s vision, zonation scheme, management programmes and plan implementation strategy are presented in the following sections. THE KENYA GAZETTE 9th July, 2025 1. Vision The vision of Ecoscapes Conservancy is: To support the conservation of wildlife in the greater Rift Valley lakes ecosystem through habitat connectivity, contribute to the sustainable conservation of Lake Naivasha while excelling as a model organic agro-ecology farm. 2. Land Uses and Zones The Conservancy encourages multiple land uses for optimal utility. These land uses comprise: wildlife conservation, tourism, agriculture, research and infrastructure development. The diverse land uses informed the development of a zonation scheme comprising three (3) zones: High Use Zone, Low Use Zone and Closed Zone. 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 Conservation Programme The purpose of the Conservation Programme is to ensure that wildlife in the conservancy thrives and their habitat and ecological processes are preserved. The programme aims to achieve this purpose through implementation of management objectives that focus on: sustaining and improving habitat and species management, enhancing ecological and wildlife connectivity, and strengthening ecological monitoring. 3.2 Eco - Tourism Programme The goal of the Eco-Tourism Programme is to guide tourism growth in the high-end and low-impact market niche and to ensure tourism becomes a profitable activity guided by the ideals of sustainability and responsible travel. This will be accomplished through the implementation of management objectives that focus on: developing and maintaining tourism support infrastructure, developing and marketing tourism products and experiences, and enhancing tourism administration and management. 3.3 Security and Operations Programme The Security and Operations Programme endeavours to ensure operational systems are effectively and efficiently supporting the overall vision while safeguarding the security of people and wildlife. The programme seeks to achieve this purpose through the implementation of a series of objectives that prioritize strengthening security for people and wildlife, deployment of an adequate and motivated workforce, maintaining strategic infrastructure, and strengthening partnerships and collaborations. 3.4 Agro-ecology, Education and Research Programme The overall goal of this programme is to enable Ecoscapes Conservancy to excel in community outreach and generate more knowledge for the advancement of its operations and standards. The programme focuses on developing an education module and materials, identifying and engaging liaison institutions, developing and marketing research and volunteer programmes, and establishing community programmes at the association level. 4. Plan Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring and evaluation of the Ecoscapes Conservancy Management Plan will be prioritized to ensure effective implementation and timely identification of key trends. The Conservancy Manager will prepare annual reports on the status of plan implementation. In addition, a mid-term review report will be prepared after 5 years of plan implementation. Upon the expiry of the 10-year plan, a comprehensive evaluation report will be prepared to assess the extent and success of implementation of the management plan. The Plan is deposited at the offices of the Director General, Kenya Wildlife Service along Langata Road, and the Conservancy Directors, Ecoscapes Conservancy whose addresses are provided below: The Director-General, Kenya Wildlife Service, P.O. Box 40241–00200, Nairobi. Tel: (254) 020 6000800/6002345 Email: kws@kws.go.ke The Conservancy Directors, Ecoscapes Conservancy, P.O. Box 49992–00100, Nairobi. Tel: (+254)795617185 Email: alex@ecoscapes.co.ke www.ecoscapes.co.ke Dated the 9th June, 2025. REBECCA MIANO, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife.