Purity Tom

Currently producing high-quality multimedia content and investigative reports to amplify environmental and conservation efforts across Kenya, reaching over 50,000 readers/viewers.

• Produced over 20 high-quality multimedia content pieces, including articles, videos, and social media posts, on environmental and conservation projects, reaching over 50,000 readers/viewers across Kenya.
• Investigated and reported on critical environmental issues, including wildlife conservation, climate change, and sustainable development, significantly enhancing public awareness and understanding.
• Collaborated with diverse conservation organizations, government agencies, and communities to gather insights and promote impactful environmental advocacy.
• Developed and launched multimedia campaigns designed to influence environmental policy and foster greater community engagement in conservation initiatives.
• Analyzed complex environmental data to create evidence-based stories, improving public understanding of pressing conservation challenges and informing targeted interventions.

Designed and led community outreach programs to promote wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection within Nairobi National Park, effectively resolving human-wildlife conflicts.

• Designed and led impactful community outreach programs focused on human-wildlife conflict resolution and biodiversity protection within Nairobi National Park.
• Coordinated successful anti-poaching campaigns, engaging communities and schools to achieve a 15% increase in participation in conservation activities.
• Developed comprehensive educational materials and conducted workshops for over 1,000 stakeholders, significantly enhancing wildlife conservation awareness and practices.
• Monitored and reported on conservation project outcomes, ensuring strict alignment with KWS's strategic goals for safeguarding Nairobi National Park's unique biodiversity.
• Collaborated effectively with rangers and local authorities to strengthen conservation policies and improve enforcement mechanisms within the national park.

Collaborated with local communities to implement sustainable practices in water resource management and reforestation, contributing to environmental resilience.

• Collaborated directly with communities to implement sustainable practices in water resource management and reforestation, contributing to local ecological resilience.
• Conducted targeted outreach programs that resulted in a 20% increase in the adoption of eco-friendly agricultural practices among community members.
• Supported comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of project outcomes, ensuring initiatives remained aligned with organizational sustainability goals.

Coordinated key environmental projects, including tree-planting and waste management, and supported Environmental Impact Assessments.

• Coordinated successful tree-planting and waste management projects, leading to the planting of over 5,000 trees across Nairobi communities.
• Conducted thorough field assessments to evaluate environmental impacts and proposed effective mitigation measures for various projects.
• Engaged diverse stakeholders to promote environmental compliance and foster robust community partnerships, enhancing project success.
• Supported critical data collection for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and contributed significantly to securing funding for two vital conservation projects.

Supported the enforcement of environmental regulations and conducted field inspections to ensure compliance across various sectors.

• Supported the robust enforcement of environmental regulations under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA), ensuring compliance.
• Conducted comprehensive field inspections to ensure regulatory compliance in diverse industries and agricultural projects.
• Reviewed detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports and provided strategic recommendations to significantly enhance project sustainability.
• Participated actively in public campaigns focused on waste management, pollution control, and biodiversity conservation, raising public awareness.

Assisted in environmental monitoring, data collection, and fieldwork to assess water pollution levels and recommend remediation measures.

• Assisted in environmental monitoring and comprehensive data collection for baseline studies and audits, providing foundational insights.
• Conducted impactful fieldwork to accurately assess water pollution levels and recommended effective remediation measures.
• Supported essential administrative tasks, including efficient stakeholder meeting coordination and meticulous documentation, ensuring smooth operations.

Final Year Project assessing the role of community education in mitigating water pollution in urban Kenya.