GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 18151

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 Naserian Wildlife Conservancy Management Plan 2025-2035 (hereinafter referred to as “the Plan”) defines the goals, objectives, and actions that Naserian Wildlife Conservancy (hereinafter referred to as “the Conservancy”) has developed to address the Conservancy’s natural resource conservation, tourism development, community engagement, operations and security. The Conservancy’s vision, zonation scheme, management programmes and implementation strategy are summarized in the following sections. Vision 1. The Vision of Naserian Wildlife Conservancy (NWC) is: To be a leading natural home for wildlife and promote community livelihoods. Land Uses and Zones 2. The Conservancy's primary land uses include wildlife conservation, sheep rearing, range (shooting) activities and limited tourism development. The Plan outlines a zonation scheme to guide existing and potential land uses within the Conservancy. The scheme comprises four zones: Conservation Zone, Wilderness Zone, Low Use Zone and High Use Zone. Each zone specifies the permitted and prohibited activities within the Conservancy. Management Programmes 3. The Plan comprises four (4) management programmes that address the key issues affecting the Conservancy, as summarised below. 3.1 Natural Resources Management Programme The purpose of the Natural Resources Management Programme is to sustainably manage and protect the Conservancy’s diverse natural resources by promoting the conservation and enhancement of wildlife species, habitats and water resources. The programme aims to achieve this through objectives that focus on: conserving and restoring key habitats within the Conservancy, strengthening conservation of threatened wildlife species, enhancing ecological research and monitoring, and promoting sustainable livestock management. 3.2 Tourism Development and Management Programme The primary goal of the Tourism Development and Management Programme is to develop and promote NWC as a premier tourism destination, offering conservation education, research-based tourism, and memorable visitor experiences. This will be accomplished through the objectives that focus on: developing and maintaining tourism- support infrastructure, developing and marketing tourism products and experiences, and strengthening tourism administration and management. 3.3 Community Relations and Conservation Education Programme The Community Relations and Conservation Education Programme seeks to enhance community awareness on wildlife conservation, while promoting the sustainable use of natural resources and improved livelihoods. Its key objectives focus on: enhancing community goodwill, strengthening conservation education and awareness, and reducing resource use and human-wildlife interactions. 3.4 NWC Operations and Security Programme The NWC Operations and Security Programme aims to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the safety and protection of wildlife, visitors, staff, and Conservancy assets. This will be achieved by strengthening the security of natural resources, visitors, staff and assets; improving infrastructure, transport and communication systems; and enhancing human resource capacity and staff welfare. Plan Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation 4. The plan provides a monitoring and evaluation framework for assessing the potential impacts of implementing each management programme. A three-year implementation plan has been developed to facilitate the execution of management actions and activities under each programme. The Management Plan will be implemented through the NWC Board of Directors and Management Team, and progress will be monitored annually through compliance reports submitted to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). The Plan is deposited at the offices of the Director General, Kenya Wildlife Service, along Langata Road, and the Director, Naserian Wildlife Conservancy, whose contact details are provided below: The Director-General Kenya Wildlife Service P.O. Box 40241-00100 Nairobi. Tel: (+254) 020 6000800/6002345 Email: kws@kws.go.ke The Director, Naserian Wildlife Conservancy, Tundra Holdings Limited, P.O. Box 2486–00606, Nairobi Tel: +254702709702/+254757895406 Email: info@tundraholdingsltd.com Dated the 28th November, 2025. REBECCA MIANO, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife.