04/09/2024
🌍WALK WITH RANGERS🌲
Save the dates!
Lake Nkunga is a sacred lake of the Meru people of Kenya. Nkunga Sacred Lake:
Nkunga is a sacred lake of the Meru people of Kenya.
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The lake is about 4 kilometers from Meru Town on the Meru/Isiolo/Nanyuki Road.The origin of the lake can be traced to the eruption of the volcanic cone which threw lots of rock and volcanic ash which covers most of the surrounding farmlands. It lies on the foot of Mt Kenya; a remnant of the latter’s volcanic action that left the bowl-shaped crater on the western side of the forest. The lake become
s a traditional washing site of the local community. The lake is protected and owned by the Meru council of elders (Njuri Ncheke). It was here that the locals offered their sacrifices to God
The splendid beauty strikes and embraces you the moment you set foot in this sacred place. Nkunga stretches her arms wide open, like a modern state-of-the-art stadium welcoming fans for a grand match. The green carpet at the base completes the picture only that instead of tiered spectator seats, thick tree trunks, wide branches, and heavy floor vegetation envelops the “playground”Nkunga blossoms with natural beauty, a characteristic of indigenous forest. Sacred: The lake is sacred to the Meru community. Whenever calamities struck, the elder used to meet and sacrifice. Even today, elders do sacrifice at the lake to wade off evil spirits. The lake is surrounded by the nearby Nkunga Forest, which is part of Mt Kenya Forest Reserve and provides water streams. The water is the source of water for the local population and hence its a good place to meet and talk with the locals. The lake is the source of water to the large herds of elephants found in Nkunga forest. A large number of birds can also be spotted. Some of the large birds in the lake are crested cranes, African Darter, Egyptian Geese, Grey Heron, Long tailed cormorant, Hadada Ibis, Sacred Ibis. Also in the locality are forest birds- common bulbul, Tinkerbirds, weavers, sunbirds, doves, hornbills,turacos and many more.Thus Nkunga is rich in plant as well as bird population and wild animals. The water is greatly populated by tilapia fish,and With a license you can try fishing. The lake is stocked with trout fish which are extremely difficult to catch. Canoe riding is feasible if the weeds are removed. Though the area receives moderate perception, Nkunga is a community resource and attempts to develop it as a tourist destination has proved extremely difficult because the last donor left in a half clearing the Aquatic weeds. Efforts are being made to clear both emersed, floating, algae and submersed weeds. The area is too rocky hence the name of the nearby Rocky Hill Motel.Other accommodation facilities within the walking distance of the lake are the Spa spiderlake among others. The Lake can be explored from Meru Town. From Meru drive past Nkunga forest. At the forest exit, look for a sign of the Spa, drive into the dirt road past the spa and Nkunga primary school. From the gate of Nkunga Primary continue driving straight for about two hundred meters and take the first turn to your left. Make sure you drive past the quarry and electric fence into the lake. Though no incidences have been reported, visitors are advised to get game rangers from Kws.
28/08/2024
15/06/2024
A Rangers' passionate work in the field of conservation at Lewa. Amazing!
Nkunga fraternity, lets follow Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and get to see more updates and opportunities in the conservation field.
Lets always embrace
30/04/2024
DUNG BEETLE VIBES!!
The African dung beetle, also known as the scarab beetle, is one of the strongest creatures on Earth,capable of moving objects over 1,000 times its own
body weight!
They have an incredible sense of smell, allowing
them to detect dung from miles away, which they use for food and reproduction.
Dung beetles play a crucial role in ecosystems by recycling dung, which helps to fertilize soil and
control parasites.
Photo Credit:Bonnie Muthaura
30/04/2024
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Asante sana Mwenda saba for sharing these amazing facts about us
Lets embarace
26/04/2024
Young poeople are central in achieving a more sustainable and healthier environment.
'Youth have repeatedly demonstarated their willingness and capacity to address environmental and climatic challenges through innovative ideas, demanding policy and decision makers for bolder action through advocacy.'
This Sunday@ 1330HRS, Lets join FKF Buuri sub-county league Zone B as Runkuru Bisons FC take Tsunami FC
01/03/2024
Great work done by Tofauti Foundation
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14/12/2023
Guys, follow Nurisha Farm social platforms and see impactful community work through permaculture trainings they doing.
Also you can visit their website www.nurisha.co.ke and book a spot on next permaculture training.
Dont forget to always keep embracing
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT
Date: 14th to 24th January 2024
Charges: 3,000 per day on full board
Duration: 10 days training
Venue: Nurisha Farm 12 kilometers off
Mombasa Road from Small World country club.
30/11/2023
"Not All Heroes Wear Capes"
Silas Guantai Asante Sana and God bless
21/11/2023
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11/11/2023
Incredible work@ Nurisha Farm
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27/09/2023
Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!
Frida Kinya G, Lydo Jyffo, Frank Carlosb, Josphat Kirima, Mwenda Mbiriti, Jose Mwenda, Eddah N Murira, Luvlace Imathiu, Sharon Nkatha, Kirugi Gituma, Peter Mutwiri, Liza Makena, Brian Kirimi, Betty Kajuju, Grace Kananu, Dorcas Kajuju, T**h Vini, Judith Kimathi, Faith Kinyua, Ann Steven, Purity Mwiti, Yvonne Gatwiri, Kapell Pelloh, Lemi Mwiti, Eugene Munesh, Peterson James, Gikundi Thiribi, Kbee Ponkie, Waridi La Asubuhi, Kithinji Lewis, Evanz Mwash
23/09/2023
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05/09/2023
Good News!!
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12/08/2023
Happy World Elephant Day!
08/08/2023
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For years, Grace was just a normal herder, unaware of the potential held within pasture production and management. Her perspective changed thanks to the Ufugaji Bora Mashinani program and the exposure tour at KALRO.
31/07/2023
A day to acknowledge the important work of the rangers of the world. Thanks to brave and caring rangers who have been looking after scientists and tourists visiting our model conservancies and various destinations. We value their knowledge, courage and commitment
16/06/2023
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We’re kicking off our 💧 Water Project updates💧 by telling you about the Nkiloriti community in Naibung'a.
Naibung'a is a place in Northern Kenya which hosts a largely pastoral community. In an already arid location, farming further degrades the land by compacting it, making it even more difficult to capture and harvest natural water sources.
Naibung'a conservancy has a large population and also hosts many migratory routes for wildlife, making it a perfect candidate for Tofauti to help support both the community and wildlife!
So we partnered with Northern Rangelands Trust to build a sand dam.
Over the next few posts we'll be explaining what a sand dam is, and how we found ways to reduce human-wildlife conflict.
15/06/2023
Interesting!
tractors
11/10/2022
Scientists have discovered eight key proteins—also found in people—that help keep grizzly bears diabetes free.
27/09/2022
On World Tourism Day,we had one of our own fancy and melodious fingers Kinoti Kinyua making a music debut at Lake's and environs.
FYI, make a click on the link https://linktr.ee/_kinoti__
to get more music of Kinoti Kinyuas'
Happy and thank you all
19/09/2022
19/09/2022
19/09/2022
Kudos to Team Lewa for completing the 21km 2022 in a commendable 2hours 27mins.
Find out more about The Wildlife Ranger Challenge 2022 whose aim is to raise money to support the men and women on the front line of Africa’s protected areas.
https://wildlife.rangerchallenge.org/campaigns/lewa-wildlife-conservancy
29/06/2022
Kudos!
MERU COUNTY GORVENMENT
Water Drilled and Solars erected, pumps lowered, installed and ready to function-generate to relevant site
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29/06/2022
Hello hello Fam
Good things seems to be on the way
Make a guess,
A Zip line or Canopy walk?
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16/03/2022
16/03/2022
Lake Nkunga new look at the older Muthangene entrance. Thank you to
And lets always embrace
11/03/2022
Amazing!
You have eased human-wildlife conflicts around our Ecosystem and we got happy farmers with humongous harvest
ASANTE SANA
Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust is the amazing organisation that all the funds raised from Rhino Charge go to. The funds are then used for their projects that protect ecosystem integrity by fostering harmony between humans and wildlife!
03/03/2022
📍The sacred Lake Nkunga, Meru, a holy shrine among the Ameru community.
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