“Nashulai is the first ever community-owned and directed wildlife conservancy. It is a unique achievement that promises to inspire a positive change in the entire East Africa region.”
John Mbaria — Kenyan Author & Conservation Journalist
“This is the land of my boyhood. The land of my people. And the land of my children. It’s a critical place in the whole Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. And it was about to be lost forever. Our community rose up to save this place and become its stewards for the generations to come. Do you think we don’t know how to do that? This is the land where the bones of our ancestors are buried.”
Nelson Ole Reiyia — Co-Founder of Nashulai
“Wildlife has been in freefall across most of Africa. Only local people can reverse the downward spiral. The research illustrates a very positive finding: community conservation allows people to co-exist with wildlife by bringing benefits, not costs, to the people who live alongside.”
Journal of Applied Ecology (2016)
“We are part of a rebirth. The ecosystem is regenerating before our eyes. There’s been an incredible return of wildlife to Nashulai. Elephants, lions, wildebeest... the animals vote with their feet.”
Joseph Kasaine Ole Kosikir — Chief Warden of Nashulai
In our language “Nashulai” is a special word. It means a place of harmony where community and wildlife live in balance and mutual benefit. Where the spirit of the people and the spirt of nature and wildlife come together into a common song. It is a very special place."
Nareyio Reiyia — Nashulai Community Member
“I was lucky to have a father who believed in education and the capacity and dignity of the girl child and all women. This has been my life’s work. Children need education and equality to thrive. It is a guiding principle for Nashulai. And the way our community has rallied on behalf of our beloved children is nothing short of amazing.”
Margaret Koshal Reiyia — Nashulai Director of Family, Gender and Education
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