Worshippers at Athi AIC Church were challenged to embrace environmental stewardship and peaceful coexistence with wildlife during a church service address by conservation advocate Justus Nyamu.
Speaking to the congregation, Nyamu drew from the biblical account of creation, noting that while humanity was granted authority over other creatures, this responsibility should be exercised with care and protection rather than dominance. He urged communities living near wildlife habitats to adopt practices that promote harmony with nature.
Nyamu commended residents of the Athi area for their resilience in dealing with challenges linked to human-wildlife interactions, including occasional conflicts. He lauded their willingness to cooperate with conservation initiatives, saying such efforts are key to achieving long-term sustainability.
He called for strengthened collaboration between local communities, conservation stakeholders, and government agencies, emphasizing that wildlife conservation can only succeed through joint efforts and shared responsibility.
The address underscored the increasing importance of integrating faith-based teachings with environmental conservation, particularly in regions where expanding human settlements continue to overlap with wildlife ecosystems.
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