Kenya’s Laikipia region has been a grazing route for indigenous pastoralist communities for centuries. It is also home to white ranchers and conservationists, who settled there during the British colonial era and stayed on after Kenya’s independence in 1963. Since 2017, we have intimately filmed our characters as they confront a rapidly changing world. Laikipia has been feeling the ravaging effects of climate change for decades; the pastoralists, the ranchers and conservancies all rely on Laikipia’s grasslands to sustain their cattle and the wildlife. When drought and elections collide, conflict erupts. Our story goes beyond the headline-grabbing conflict. We explore identity, the complicated legacy of British colonialism, and their intersection with climate change – all this happening during the most fragile moment of our planet.

While there is extensive data on the impact of climate change in Africa, there is a critical gap in human-centered stories that reveal how climate intersects with unresolved historical injustices, indigenous rights, and conservation. Our documentary fills this gap—offering a deeply personal, visually striking narrative that brings these complex dynamics to life. We believe it can serve as a powerful tool for educational institutions training the next generation of leaders in climate adaptation, environmental justice, and inclusive conservation policy.