Kuki Gallmann - Conservationist Activities

Conservationist Activities

Gallmann initiated schemes for essential oils extraction from indigenous plants, to protect African biodiversity.

She is a Founder Member and Director of the Laikipia Wildlife Forum, the Ecotourism Society of Kenya, the Laikipia Nature Conservancy Trust and the Association of Private Land Rhino Sanctuaries; and Chairman of the Education committee of the Laikipia Wildlife Forum that aims to make African ecology part of Kenya primary school curriculum.

Gallmann is a member of the Olave Baden Powell Society, a goodwill ambassador for the African Medical Research Foundation and their Flying Doctors Outreach Program, a member of the Kenya Tourist Board Creative Committee, and the chairman of the 2001 WTM design subcommittee.

One of her major interests is creating living spaces, harmonious buildings and naturally inspired interior decoration. She personally designed and built the Mukutan Retreat on the estate and has completed Makena's Hills, an eco-tourism Health Centre above the Rift Valley, which opened December 2001.