Samburu eco-warrior, Tom Lalampaa, strikes a first with Sh10 million reward for effort

Tom Lalampaa addresses Samburu Morans and craftswomen at Kalama Conservancy last week. Lalampaa, who grew up as a pastoralist, will mount the stage at Stanford University in California to receive the coveted Bright Award. (PHOTO: EDWARD KIPLIMO/ STANDARD)

A man from Samburu will today become the first African to receive an award worth Sh10 million from a top US university for his conservation efforts.

Tom Lalampaa, who grew up as a pastoralist, will mount the stage at Stanford University in California to receive the coveted Bright Award.