African Political Theory

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Community-Based Wildlife Conservation Efforts in Kenyan Highlands: Ecosystem Restoration Metrics After Five Months

Kevin Kibet, Department of Advanced Studies, Technical University of Kenya Wanjiku Ngugi, Strathmore University Oscar Ochieng, Department of Advanced Studies, Kenyatta University Mwihaki Mutua, Technical University of Kenya
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18719643
Published: January 23, 2000

Abstract

Community-based wildlife conservation efforts have been implemented in various regions of Kenya to address biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation. A survey research design was employed to collect data from local communities involved in conservation activities. The survey included questions about observed changes in wildlife populations and habitat conditions. Initial findings suggest a significant increase (30%) in reported sightings of endangered species such as the African elephant, indicating positive impacts on biodiversity preservation. The community-based approaches have shown promise in restoring ecosystems within five months, with notable improvements in wildlife populations and habitat health. Further studies should explore long-term effects and potential scalability of these conservation models across other Kenyan highland areas.

How to Cite

Kevin Kibet, Wanjiku Ngugi, Oscar Ochieng, Mwihaki Mutua (2000). Community-Based Wildlife Conservation Efforts in Kenyan Highlands: Ecosystem Restoration Metrics After Five Months. African Political Theory, Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18719643

Keywords

KenyaHighlandsCommunity-BasedConservationEcosystemMetricsSustainability

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