Team Members
Collen Kufakwababa is a seasoned Development Specialist, Data Scientist and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) professional with over 14 years of experience across multiple sectors, including conservation, climate finance, agriculture, food security and community development. For more than eight years, Collen has supported conservation initiatives throughout Africa, focusing on critical areas such as countering wildlife crime, human-wildlife conflict mitigation, community-led conservation, and climate resilience. Collen holds an LLB degree with a specialisation in International Environmental Law, complemented by undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Information Systems. His unique blend of legal, technical, and analytical expertise enables him to design and implement robust solutions that drive evidence-based decision-making and impactful programming. Passionate about community development and empowerment, Collen is committed to advancing sustainable solutions that balance ecological integrity with human well-being. Through his work, he champions collaboration, innovation, and adaptive learning to strengthen conservation outcomes and improve livelihoods across diverse landscapes.
Our Challenge
Uncontrolled animal movement is one of the biggest challenges in communal rangelands. Livestock that is not kraaled and herded properly results in:
- Rangeland degradation
- Predation
- Disease transmission through contact with wildlife
- Poor herd health (high mortality and morbidity)
- Poor production
- Stock theft
- Tourism conflict
- Poor market and trade confidence
Our Opportunity
Regaining livestock movement control in communal rangelands through skills development, improved resources and incentives can lead to multiple positive effects.
