The landscapes of Wajir West Sub county support the larger pastoral communities which depend on livestock for their livelihoods. The Rangelands in this region are compromised by recurring floods, sand dunes with subsequent droughts which has resulted in vegetation biodiversity loss, stressed soil health, rampant hard pans as well as emergency of invasive species. Poor grazing management systems is a contributing factor to reduced functionality of Wajir rangelands.

Successful Development and Validation of Integrated Grazing Management Plan for Six Conservancies (Kilitome, Osupuko, Nailepu, Nalarami, Olepolos and Oltiyani) under the Amboseli Land Owners Conservancies Association (ALOCA) within the Greater Amboseli Ecosystem in Kajiado County is imperative . Integrated Grazing Management Plan is critical for sustainable ecosystem management, it ensures that social, economic and environmental benefits are achieved for enhanced community resilience and improved livelihoods within the Rangelands.