Development of Tourism Infrastructure in the Kitengela
Developing wildlife based tourism activities that will yield benefits to the local community by providing the infrastructure necessary to begin creating economic incentives to encourage landowners in Kitengela especially those bordering the Nairobi National Park. In this project the community in Kitengela will builda bridge between the Nairobi National Park and Kitengela, develop a Maasai cultural centre and train their women for receiving international visitors inorder to sell their cultural artifacts and crafts. At the same time the project will build 3 dams for the wildlife around the area.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
African Conservation Centre
Country:
Kenya
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 48,800.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
KEN-GEF-98-0023
Status:
Project Terminated Before Completion
Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Proceeds from this project will enhance the livelihoods of this community.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
The Maasai indegenous peoples are the local community group in the Kitengela area and will be involved in the project.
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Nancy Chege
Phone:
(254-20) 7624473
Fax:
(254-20) 621076
Email:
Ms. Eunice Mwaura
Email:
Address
UNDP, P.O. Box 30218
Nairobi, 00100
Nairobi, 00100
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