Zacharia Mutinda Muteti

Alternative Livelihoods for Coexistence in Jipe solves human-elephant conflict and overfishing of Lake Jipe by offering beehive fences and shadehouse permaculture gardens as sustainable, nature-based livelihood alternatives. They use beehive fence installations as elephant deterrents and permaculture gardening techniques to reduce crop raiding and diversify community income streams.

They have achieved significant milestones across conservation, livelihoods, and community engagement. Installed 10 beehive fences, directly protecting the farms and livelihoods of 10 families (approximately 60 people). Documented over 300 photos of human-elephant encounters, building a valuable conservation database.