Sent: Tuesday, 31 May 2011, 14:56
Subject: RE: FW: Lake Natron ... have we given up?
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From: Fiona Reid <darfreid@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 14:04:38 +0300
To: <office@naturekenya.org>
Subject: Lake Natron ... have we given up?
HI Mercy,
Can you pass this on to the committee please?
Dear All.
I was in our website today and came across articles embedded in there http://www.naturekenya.org/Lake%20Natron ... the latest being 2007. I hear that the bulldozers are in Lake Natron as I write, and that all conservation of flamingo issues have been rejected by the Tanzanian Government.
Is this something we just have to give up on?
Fiona
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Dear colleagues,
I trust this finds you well.
I would like to shed some light on what is happening at Lake as there seems to be a lot of anxiety caused by the statement that “bulldozers are on the ground at Lake Natron.” I also wish to let people know how they can get accurate information on this subject in future.
Bulldozers at Lake Natron
It is true that bulldozers were sighted at Lake Natron. The bulldozers were put there by the Government of Tanzania to improve the battered road leading to Loliodo. As most of people know, there is a huge influx of cars and buses full of sick people going to see Mr. Ambilikile Masapila an acclaimed traditional practitioner, also known as “Babu.” He dispenses a ‘miracle’ herbal concoction which is said to cures all diseases.
The bulldozers have nothing to do with the construction of the soda ash plant or the Serengeti Highway. If this status changes, we will inform people accordingly. This information is based on discussions this week with our contacts based at Ngare Sero Village, Lake Natron.
The information about the bulldozers was based on a report by one of our friends who visited Lake Natron 3 weeks ago who, unfortunately, did not have accurate information.
Long queue as cars flock to Loliondo
What are we doing after the soda ash fast track announcement?
In April the President of Tanzania ordered the fast tracking of the construction of the Lake Natron soda factory.
1. We have revitalized the Lake Natron campaign, developed a new Campaign Strategy and have done some articles to sensitise the public e.g http://www.birdlife.org/community/2011/04/fresh-concerns-as-president-orders-lake-natron-soda-ash-mining-fast-tracked/
This story was replicated on many websites globally.
2. Wetlands International have also done a story and WWN are writing a letter to the President.
3. A statement from the local community denouncing the soda ash plant is expected in the next two weeks.
4. The process of carrying out the Cost Benefit Analysis has started and is expected to end in August.
5. In the last few weeks we have discovered that the Hindustan National Glass and Industries (HNG)has an interest in taking forward the soda ash plans abandoned by Tata
Chemicals Industries. BirdLife and RSPB have written to HNG to seek more information.
These are just some highlights.
How to get up to date information on Lake Natron
There are three ways of getting the latest and
accurate information on Lake Natron:
1. By joining the Lake Natron Consultative Group mailing list. By joining the list, we will send you a the Monthly Update Bulletin on Lake Natron. This very informative bulletin will keep you in the know. Just send me an email if you would like to be included on the list. If you would like to catch up, I can send you the most recent Updates.
2. You can link to the BirdLife “Think Pink” page where you will find updates of the key events related to the Campaign since its inception http://www.birdlife.org/action/campaigns/lake_natron_flamingos/downloads.html
3.
You can email:
Tanzania: Stephen Mmassy email: s.mmassy@yahoo.com
Kenya: Serah Munguti - advocacy@naturekenya.org
BirdLife/Lake Natron Consultative Group: Ken Mwathe - ken.mwathe@birdlife.org
I hope this clarification helps. Do not hesitate to request for more information.
Many thanks
Ken
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From: Ngari Alex [mailto:ngarialex@naturekenya.org]
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2011 4:37 PM
To: Ken Mwathe
Subject: Fwd: FW: Lake Natron ... have we given up?
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2011 4:37 PM
To: Ken Mwathe
Subject: Fwd: FW: Lake Natron ... have we given up?
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From: Ngari Alex <ngarialex@naturekenya.org>
Date: 30 May 2011 16:36
Subject: Fwd: FW: Lake Natron ... have we given up?
To: Serah Munguti <advocacy@naturekenya.org>, Ken Mwathe <Ken.Mwathe@birdlife.or.ke>
This is really bad news for what we fight for. Ngari
From: Ngari Alex <ngarialex@naturekenya.org>
Date: 30 May 2011 16:36
Subject: Fwd: FW: Lake Natron ... have we given up?
To: Serah Munguti <advocacy@naturekenya.org>, Ken Mwathe <Ken.Mwathe@birdlife.or.ke>
This is really bad news for what we fight for. Ngari
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From: Nature Kenya <office@naturekenya.org>
Date: 30 May 2011 15:20
Subject: FW: Lake Natron ... have we given up?
To: Alfred Owino <alfred@kws.go.ke>, Amedeo Buonajuti <abuonajuti@africaonline.co.ke>, Amutete George <gamutete@yahoo.com>, Ben Mugambi <bensweetus@yahoo.com>, Bernard Amakobe <scopumbre05@gmail.com>, Brian Finch <birdfinch@gmail.com>, chege wa kariuki <chege@birdwatchingeastafrica.com>, Darcy Ogada <darcyogada@yahoo.com>, Fiona Reid <darfreid@hotmail.com>, Fleur Ng'weno <fleur@africaonline.co.ke>, George Eshiamwata <george.eshiamwata@birdlife.or.ke>, Gordon Boy <gordonboy09@gmail.com>, Catherine Ngarachu <catherine.ngarachu@gmail.com>, Kariuki Ndang'ang'a <ndanganga@yahoo.com>, Martin Odino <martin@wildlifedirect.org>, mike davidson <davidson@africaonline.co.ke>, Muchai Muchane <mmuchaim@yahoo.com>, Mwangi Githiru <mwangi_githiru@yahoo.co.uk>, Patrick Plumbe <patrick.plumbe@skfkenya.com>, peter usher <peousher@africaonline.co.ke>, phillista malaki <phillista@yahoo.com>, ronald mulwa <ronmulwa@yahoo.com>, TBA Africa <tba-africa@tropical-biology.org>, Titus Imboma <timboma@yahoo.com>, Munir Virani <tpf@africaonline.co.ke>, Ngari Alex <ngarialex@naturekenya.org>, "parks@kws.org" <parks@kws.org>, Mercy Ndalila <merndal@yahoo.com>, paul Matiku <director_naturekenya@mitsuminet.com>, Fred Baraza <cpo@naturekenya.org>, Colin Jackson <colin.jackson@arocha.org>, Peter Njoroge <pnjoroge@museums.or.ke>, Rupi Mangat <rupi.mangat@yahoo.com>, Musina <mhornbill@yahoo.com>, Nigel Hunter <nhunter@eawildlife.org>, Timothy Mwinami <tmwinami@yahoo.com>, dr.verweyen@gmail.com, ireene Madindou <imadindou@yahoo.co.uk>, Oliver Nasirwa <Oliver.Nasirwa@wetlands.org>, "radhika.timbadia@gmail.com" <radhika.timbadia@gmail.com>
From: Nature Kenya <office@naturekenya.org>
Date: 30 May 2011 15:20
Subject: FW: Lake Natron ... have we given up?
To: Alfred Owino <alfred@kws.go.ke>, Amedeo Buonajuti <abuonajuti@africaonline.co.ke>, Amutete George <gamutete@yahoo.com>, Ben Mugambi <bensweetus@yahoo.com>, Bernard Amakobe <scopumbre05@gmail.com>, Brian Finch <birdfinch@gmail.com>, chege wa kariuki <chege@birdwatchingeastafrica.com>, Darcy Ogada <darcyogada@yahoo.com>, Fiona Reid <darfreid@hotmail.com>, Fleur Ng'weno <fleur@africaonline.co.ke>, George Eshiamwata <george.eshiamwata@birdlife.or.ke>, Gordon Boy <gordonboy09@gmail.com>, Catherine Ngarachu <catherine.ngarachu@gmail.com>, Kariuki Ndang'ang'a <ndanganga@yahoo.com>, Martin Odino <martin@wildlifedirect.org>, mike davidson <davidson@africaonline.co.ke>, Muchai Muchane <mmuchaim@yahoo.com>, Mwangi Githiru <mwangi_githiru@yahoo.co.uk>, Patrick Plumbe <patrick.plumbe@skfkenya.com>, peter usher <peousher@africaonline.co.ke>, phillista malaki <phillista@yahoo.com>, ronald mulwa <ronmulwa@yahoo.com>, TBA Africa <tba-africa@tropical-biology.org>, Titus Imboma <timboma@yahoo.com>, Munir Virani <tpf@africaonline.co.ke>, Ngari Alex <ngarialex@naturekenya.org>, "parks@kws.org" <parks@kws.org>, Mercy Ndalila <merndal@yahoo.com>, paul Matiku <director_naturekenya@mitsuminet.com>, Fred Baraza <cpo@naturekenya.org>, Colin Jackson <colin.jackson@arocha.org>, Peter Njoroge <pnjoroge@museums.or.ke>, Rupi Mangat <rupi.mangat@yahoo.com>, Musina <mhornbill@yahoo.com>, Nigel Hunter <nhunter@eawildlife.org>, Timothy Mwinami <tmwinami@yahoo.com>, dr.verweyen@gmail.com, ireene Madindou <imadindou@yahoo.co.uk>, Oliver Nasirwa <Oliver.Nasirwa@wetlands.org>, "radhika.timbadia@gmail.com" <radhika.timbadia@gmail.com>
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From: Fiona Reid <darfreid@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 14:04:38 +0300
To: <office@naturekenya.org>
Subject: Lake Natron ... have we given up?
HI Mercy,
Can you pass this on to the committee please?
Dear All.
I was in our website today and came across articles embedded in there http://www.naturekenya.org/Lake%20Natron ... the latest being 2007. I hear that the bulldozers are in Lake Natron as I write, and that all conservation of flamingo issues have been rejected by the Tanzanian Government.
Is this something we just have to give up on?
Fiona
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Ngari A. (Conservation Programme Manager)
Nature Kenya,
National Museums of Kenya,
Museum Hill Road, Nairobi. P.O. Box 44486-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya. Tel. +254-20-3746090/9957 Fax. +254-20-3741049
--------------------------------------------------------Help monitor IBAs
by downloading IBA form at www.naturekenya.org
Ngari A. (Conservation Programme Manager)
Nature Kenya,
National Museums of Kenya,
Museum Hill Road, Nairobi. P.O. Box 44486-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya. Tel. +254-20-3746090/9957 Fax. +254-20-3741049
--------------------------------------------------------Help monitor IBAs
by downloading IBA form at www.naturekenya.org
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Ngari A. (Conservation Programme Manager)
Nature Kenya,
National Museums of Kenya,
Museum Hill Road, Nairobi. P.O. Box 44486-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya. Tel. +254-20-3746090/9957 Fax. +254-20-3741049
--------------------------------------------------------Help monitor IBAs
by downloading IBA form at www.naturekenya.org
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