On 4th march 2011 all vehicles from African conservation centre and SORALO drove towards Lale’enok resource centre in the south rift Magadi where we were officially launching the centre. It was an event that brought together more than 200 people both VIPs and the local community members. Lale`enok refers to the role Maasai scouts play in collecting information that affects the decisions for well-being of their livestock and families. It symbolizes the use of sound science in collaboration with local communities to achieve conservation goals.
The occasion was graced by Mr. Jaco Mebius, the Senior Policy Adviser for Environment, Water and Sanitation to the Royal Netherlands Embassy, who officially opened the centre, Representatives from the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources Mr. Agatsiva, the Ministry of State for National Heritage and Culture Mr. Simon Wachie, the director sites and monuments National Museums of Kenya Mr. Wario, country director Earth watch Mr. Nick Oguge, the director WCK Margret Otieno, Director KTB Mr. Ndegwa, KWS Mr. Korir, AWF Mr. Daudi Sumba, Eco-tourism Kenya Mr. Onesmus kahindi and the newly formed Taskforce for drafting the Legislation Implementing Land Use, Environment and Natural Resource Provisions of the Kenya Constitution were all present and the feedback was extremely positive from all fronts. SORALO Board members from all the 15 group ranches and community members also graced the occasion making it more colorful and joyous.
LONG LIVE LALE`ENOK, LONG LIVE OUR ENVIROMENT.
Posted by Rahab Wandia
