Our Leadership
AKWCA is led by the Executive Committee, which is elected every four years from the five counties that make up the Athi-Kapiti plains, namely: Nairobi, Kajiado, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui. It is our pleasure to introduce our current Executive Committee to you.
Message from the Chair
Once the greatest spectacle of wildlife at the turn of the century, the Athi-Kapiti plains have slowly become characterised by haphazard urbanisation and habitat degradation that have necessitated intervention by the remaining land owners to preserve what is left of the great plains of Kenya.
The Athi-Kapiti plains sit in-between the Ngong Hills, Kikuyu Escarpment, Oldonyo Sabuk, Mua Hills and into the Great Rift Valley towards Tanzania. These were the famous plains the British East Africa Company chose to establish the capital city of Nairobi. It is also against this backdrop that the Nairobi National Park was established as the first national park in Kenya and indeed the only national park in the world located in a capital city. It is upon this history that we the Executive Committee of Athi-Kapiti declare our intention to create a connected landscape where wildlife and communities can thrive and the next generation can inherit.
Our Executive Committee comprises passionate and diverse individuals who reside and work within the landscape and share the love of Athi-Kapiti. Inaugurated in July 2022 as the third Executive Committee of the association on its ninth-year of existence, we hope to bring together residents and the government together in common pursuit of wildlife and community development.
Our Executive Committee
Dr. David Kasanga
Committee Chair
Nkamunu Patita
Committee Vice Chair
Edward Kyule
Committee Secretary
Daniel Suiyanka
Committee Treasurer
Christine Nyang'aya
Committee Member
Joseph Tuleto
Committee Member
Michael Mbithi
Committee Member
Joyce Mbataru
Co-opted Committee Member
The Secretariat
In June 2024, the Athi Kapiti Wildlife Conservancies Association (AKWCA) successfully strengthened its team with the addition of key personnel to the secretariat. The organization appointed Christine Orumoy as the Landscape Coordinator, where she has been overseeing large-scale conservation efforts across the region. Alongside Christine, Zipporah Muia joined as the Accountant, providing crucial financial oversight to ensure that resources are efficiently managed and utilized for conservation activities. The secretariat also welcomed Merab Nasimiyu as the Wildlife Monitoring Intern, whose role focuses on monitoring wildlife populations and supporting data-driven decisions for better conservation outcomes.
Additionally, two interns were brought on board, one to assist in wildlife monitoring and the other to support the communications department. This expanded team has significantly bolstered AKWCA’s capacity to execute its mission, particularly in tracking wildlife movements and increasing the visibility of the organization’s work through targeted outreach. With these strategic hires, AKWCA is well-positioned to continue its conservation efforts across the Athi Kapiti region, ensuring long-term sustainability and engagement with local communities.