Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Joins Communities and Stakeholders for Mukogodo Walk Wild

Environmental conservation and community participation remain vital to protecting Kenya’s natural ecosystems while strengthening peaceful coexistence among communities that depend on shared natural resources. The General Officer Commanding Central Command (CENTCOM), Major General Kamoiro, accompanied by the Commander Operation Maliza Uhalifu (OMU), Brigadier A. M. Saman, and other senior Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) commanders, joined local communities and conservation stakeholders during the fifth edition of the Mukogodo Walk Wild event held at Lokusero in Mukogodo Forest. Mukogodo Forest is Kenya’s largest dryland forest ecosystem and an important wildlife corridor connecting the landscapes of Laikipia, Isiolo and Samburu counties. Beyond its ecological significance, the forest supports surrounding communities and wildlife, making its conservation critical to environmental sustainability and harmonious coexistence. Hosted at Lokusero Secondary School, the annual Mukogodo Walk Wild brought together local communities, conservation partners, corporate organisations, government agencies and multi-agency security personnel to promote environmental awareness and undertake practical conse