“The Mukogodo Beekeepers and Environmental Conservation” Group” (MBEKEC)

“The Mukogodo Beekeepers and Environmental Conservation” Group” (MBEKEC)....

MBEKEC are working hard along with members of the local Musul Naramatisho Women’s Group & others in the local community towards urgently finding the necessary funds, practical assistance, training & capacity-building that they need to successfully implement their important 2006 –2012 Strategic Plan.

INTRODUCTION –

Mukogodo Beekeepers and Environmental Conservation Group (MBEKEC) is a Community-Based Organisation (CBO) that was established by Indigenous local people in order to address the needs & challenges of the Ildigiri Laikipiak Maasai Pastoralist Community.

MBEKEC values participation as a driving force behind the full realization of genuine development efforts towards long-term future sustainability of environmental conservation, improved livelihoods & poverty reduction.

BACKGROUND & LOCATION

Mukogodo Beekeepers & Environmental Conservation Group (MBEKEC) is based at the Musul Group Ranch, Ilpolei Location, in the western area of Mukogodo Divison, Laikipia District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya.

Situated in a hilly area with good rock catchment in what is otherwise a harsh semi-arid environment, Musul Group Ranch is 7,000 acres in size, with 2,000 acres of this land set aside & managed by the local community as a conservation area for wildlife.

The Group Ranch has a human population of approximately 450 indigenous pastoralists (plus children), & their livestock (mostly cattle, goats, sheep & some camels), & is legally owned by the indigenous community with full title deeds. The homesteads at Musul Group Ranch are widely scattered throughout the area. Musul Group Ranch is bordered by three other community-run group ranches – Ilpolei to the south, Momonyot to the east, & Kijabe to the north. Musul is bordered in the west by 2 small-scale ranches run by local community people as non-conservation areas. Kijabe Group Ranch also operates as a conservation area & eco-lodge.

MBEKEC’s Vision a just, progressive and self-reliant society through working together to conserve and utilize the traditional cultural and natural resources.

MBEKEC’s Mission

To promote and facilitate the empowering of the poor & marginalized Indigenous Ildigiri Laikipiak Maasai Community and enable them to transform themselves in a sustainable manner by pooling resources, sharing knowledge and collaborating with all stakeholders.

For more information, please see also-

MBEKEC 2006-2012 Strategic Plan. (pdf)

MBEKEC Project Profile pdf.

(Above information & text provided by Daniel LeMolo, Secretary, (MBEKEC)

Contact: Daniel LeMolo <mbekec@yahoo.com>