Sustainable Ranching

The rangeland resources within the Lamu district ecosystem are under severe threat. During extended periods of drought external nomadic pastoralists move into the Lamu district in search of grazing and water for their cattle using up precious resource needed by the indigenous people. The number of indigenous cattle within Lamu District is approximately 5,000, immigrant cattle can number over 50,000.

Through holistic ranching and planned grazing and bunching strategies we can work towards regenerating plants on bare ground, making existing grasslands healthier and more productive, whilst promoting awareness and knowledge on good rangeland practices, ethno-veterinary skills and livestock management.