Born and raised in the Masai Mara region. Son of a nomadic pastoralist. Sent to school (as punishment!) and had to walk 20kms across the savannah daily as a little boy, encountering some perils along the way, but also encountering communities – villagers who took me in when there was danger and looked out for me. Edward says those experiences Read more...

My name is Elly Omondi, born and raised in Homabay county in the Kisuri village, Kenya. After completing my high school education, I pursued my passion for wildlife management and conservation course by joining the KWS training institute , Naivasha. I then enrolled with the San Diego Wildlife Alliance Academy (USA ), and Edinburgh University to gain further various skills Read more...

Ephraim is a pragmatic development practitioner with a solid foundation in Agriculture and Development. As a seasoned professional in agriculture interventions, he drives impactful initiatives for resilient food systems and sustainable livelihoods through technology adoption and agricultural innovation. He is an enthusiast of nature-based solutions to food, nutrition and income insecurity and social-economic development challenges through his adeptness at maximising benefits of Read more...

I am a young architect driven by a deep passion for sustainable development and community empowerment. With a fervent commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), I am eager to contribute my skills and expertise to the betterment of society. Fueled by a desire to create spaces that harmonize with the environment and uplift communities, I approach architecture as a Read more...

As an expert in soil health, ecosystem restoration and regenerative agriculture, coupled with extensive experience in rural sociology and anthropology, Francis is a consultant to many international organizations supporting agriculture biodiversity in Africa. He plays a pivotal role in environmental/ecosystem restoration, climate solutions, sustainability strategies, and regenerative designs projects aimed at ambitiously restoring degraded ecosystems and facilitating agricultural revitalization and Read more...

I describe myself as a “people person”. Embedded between natural resource use and conservation, development and livelihoods and the love of nature. I argue for environmental policies that focus on sustainability of landscapes through the development -conservation-livelihood trade-offs. Over the last two decades of my work as a forester, biodiversity enthusiast and environmental governance expert, I see a seamless integration Read more...

Georgina Goodwin Kenyan Documentary and Conservation Photographer Short biography Georgina Goodwin is a Kenyan documentary and conservation photographer and visual storyteller based in Nairobi. Working across East and Central Africa for more than two decades, her work explores the relationships between people, wildlife, livelihoods and changing landscapes, with a particular focus on community-led conservation and environmental change. Her work has Read more...

I am the founder of an AI-powered solutions business focused on designing and developing digital solutions for the safari industry. I create solutions that enhance the guest experience, improve lead generation and enquiry management, and support operational and team efficiency. This comes together in my flagship product, 24/7 AI Safari Concierge, alongside other AI solutions being developed for the industry. Read more...

Gilbert Chiminya is Vice Chairperson of the Pan Africa Tourism Board (Zimbabwe) and Secretary-General of Zimbabwe Youth in Tourism. He also serves on various boards in Zimbabwe, bringing valuable leadership, governance, and tourism-sector experience to conservation and sustainable development initiatives. Phone Number: +263772840925 Read more...

Dedicated and committed researcher of Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation. Read more...