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Dr. Robert Aruho, who grew Kenya's critically endangered Mountain Bongo population to over 100 animals, will now lead worldwide efforts to save more than 90 antelope species. His appointment puts African conservation expertise at the forefront of global wildlife recovery.
An off-road racing event in Kenya just raised $2.8 million to protect the mountain forests that provide water for millions. President Ruto pledged an additional $1.5 million over two years to support the conservation work.
Kenya's president just doubled down on protecting the forests that provide water to millions of people. A beloved off-road racing event helped spark the massive conservation commitment.
A delegation from Côte d'Ivoire visited Kenya's Karura Forest to learn innovative conservation techniques, marking a growing movement of African nations sharing solutions for protecting their ecosystems. The exchange brought together experts from seven organizations to strengthen regional forest management across the continent.
Narok County just passed groundbreaking legislation guaranteeing at least 2% of its annual revenue to wildlife conservation, making communities real partners in protecting the Greater Mara Ecosystem. The new law creates a dedicated fund to support local conservancies while compensating families affected by human-wildlife conflict.
A thrilling off-road race across Kenya's wilderness is funding real conservation wins, with a telecom giant pledging $860,000 to protect forests and wildlife. Last year's event alone raised over $2 million, protecting 80,000 families from human-wildlife conflict.
In Kenya's coastal caves, scientist David Wechuli and local communities are working together to protect thousands of bats while discovering how these misunderstood creatures help forests thrive. Their research is turning cave systems into thriving conservation hubs that benefit wildlife and people alike.
Leaders across Africa are building a new model where protecting nature creates jobs and strengthens economies. A landmark conference in Nairobi explored how conservation can become financially sustainable while empowering local communities.
Kenya is teaming up with the United Nations to protect its biodiversity and fight climate change through forest restoration and community programs. The partnership includes a conservation marathon and new projects across four counties.
Kenya's elephants are back in a big way, with numbers jumping from 32,214 to 42,072 since 2014. The conservation win is so successful that even President Ruto found elephants eating his maize crop.
Kenya is inviting community conservancies to join a growing network protecting endangered rhinos, offering hope for a species once on the brink of extinction. The expansion could strengthen genetic diversity and secure the future of one of Africa's most iconic animals.
Kenya just launched an ambitious plan to raise up to $1.2 billion for nature conservation, bringing government, businesses, and international partners together to protect the ecosystems that power nearly half the country's economy.
New research shows lions in Kenya's conservancies are adapting their behavior around livestock grazing, opening doors for smarter land management. Communities are finding creative ways to protect both wildlife and pastoral livelihoods.
At Kenya's first African Ocean Conference, indigenous women fishers are finally sharing their stories and demanding recognition after decades of exclusion. Their knowledge could transform ocean conservation across the continent.
Kenya just brought together thousands of scientists, policymakers, and philanthropists for a major conference on ocean protection. The East African nation is leading the charge to find solutions for marine conservation challenges facing coastal communities.
Starting in 2027, tourists visiting Kenya will get their hands dirty planting native trees in one of East Africa's most vital forests. Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel has received government approval to restore 15 acres of degraded land in the Mau Forest, turning vacationers into conservation volunteers.
Four male mountain bongos are flying home to Kenya from European zoos to help save one of Africa's rarest antelopes from extinction. With only 66 left in the wild, this carefully planned return marks a turning point for the critically endangered species.
Kenya just landed nearly $4 million to bring threatened ecosystems back to life, connecting vital wildlife corridors and protecting biodiversity. The partnership with WWF marks a major step toward the country's 2030 conservation goals.
Three young Rothschild giraffes just got a new home in Nairobi, part of a clever plan to keep Kenya's endangered giraffe population thriving for generations to come. Their relocation shows what's possible when wildlife experts team up for a common cause.
Kenya just planted 10,000 trees in two weeks to restore Mukogodo forest, a vital wildlife corridor connecting Mount Kenya to northern rangelands. The initiative brings together government agencies, local communities, and schools to protect home for leopards, buffaloes, and over 200 bird species.
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