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About Us

WHO WE ARE

We are a membership organization founded in 1996 as the Ecotourism Society of Kenya (ESOK). Our membership portfolio ranges from individual tourism professionals to tourism businesses. We were the first ecotourism society to be established in Africa. We lead the Kenyan tourism industry in adopting voluntary tourism certification, participating in a homegrown tourism award, and community asset building through various tourism projects.

In 2006, we adopted the name Ecotourism Kenya (EK). EK works in partnership with many professionals both in the public and private sectors. We are part of the 8 private-sector associations that make up the Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF).

WHAT WE DO

The mission of the organization is to champion responsible tourism practices in Kenya within the tourism industry by linking tourism, conservation & communities.

WHY

To be the leader in the knowledge and practice of responsible tourism.

Membership

OUR TEAM: Executive Committee Members

Richard Ndiga

Richard Ndiga

Chairman

Company: Maliasili Africa
Position in company: Senior Associate Leadership

Christine Odhiambo

Christine Odhiambo

Treasurer

Company: AFEW Kenya -Giraffe Center Position in company: Chief Executive Officer

Gladys Warigia Njoroge

Gladys Warigia Njoroge

Secretary

Company: Kenya Wildlife Conservancy
Position in company: Policy Coordinator

William Santian

William Santian

Executive Committee Member

Company: Emboo River Camp
Position in company: Co-Owner & Manager

Dr. John Wandaka

Dr. John Wandaka

Executive Committee Member

Individual Member
Position: Lead Expert in Environmental Audit/EIA

Alice Mwaura

Alice Mwaura

Executive Committee Member

Company: The Safari & Conservation Company
Position in company: Manager, Touring & Operations

Jane Kahata

Jane Kahata

Executive Committee Member

Individual Member
Position: Environmental Expert

Caroline Ng’ang’a

Caroline Ng’ang’a

Executive Committee Member

Company: Crafts with Meaning
Position in company: Founder & CEO

Edith Alusa

Edith Alusa

Secretariat Representative

Company: Ecotourism Kenya
Position in company: Chief Executive Officer

OUR TEAM: Ecotourism Kenya Secretariart

Edith Alusa

Edith Alusa

Chief Executive Officer
Lynnet Kamonde

Lynnet Kamonde

Finance/HR/Administration Manager
Sheila Kutto

Sheila Kutto

Programs Coordinator
Lynn Gashoka

Lynn Gashoka

Program Assistant – Standards & Best Practices
Simeon Kisaka

Simeon Kisaka

Program Officer: Standards & Best Practice
Felix Ochieng’

Felix Ochieng’

Asst. Program Officer: Standards & Best Practice
Samwel Mdoe

Samwel Mdoe

Standards & Best Practices intern
Edwin Magio

Edwin Magio

Community Enterprise Development Manager
Mary Kimeu

Mary Kimeu

Membership & Events Coordinator
Peter Muthanji

Peter Muthanji

IT & Data Management Officer
Susan Onyango

Susan Onyango

PR & Administration Program Assistant

Our Partners

Ecotourism Kenya works with various partners to provide the desired output of fostering sustainable development. The key is in the formation of linkages. Ecotourism has worked with the following partners at various levels:

  • East African Wildlife Society
  • Kenya Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife
  • Kenya Association of Tour Operators
  • International Union for Conservation of Nature
  • Kenya Bureau of Standards
  • Kenya Tourism Federation
  • Kenya Tourism Board
  • Kenya Wildlife Service
  • Nature Kenya
  • Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association
  • Strathmore University
  • National Environment Management Authority
  • The African Conservation Centre
  • Travelife for Tour Operators
  • Watamu Marines Association
  • Conservation Alliance of Kenya

Our Donors

To support the activities of Ecotourism Kenya, the Association relies on grants and donations, membership support and revenue from programme activities. The donors that EK has worked with to fund the Community Based Program have included both government and private sector sources. Some of them include: