The swelling waters of Lake Naivasha are silently rewriting the geography of Kenya’s most famous freshwater lake drowning research stations, displacing wildlife, and exposing gaps in the country’s environmental preparedness. What began as a natural fluctuation has now escalated into a crisis threatening conservation, livelihoods, and millions in public investment. For months, scientists have watched...Read More

Health & Science The WRTI Wetland Research Centre in Naivasha which has been closed following the rising water level of Lake Naivasha, on November 9, 2025. The rising water levels in Lake Naivasha have marooned houses, farms, and major government infrastructure. The multi-million-shilling Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) wetland research centre and the nearby...Read More

Studies have shown that the disruption to the migratory route has genetic implications for the animals’ longer-term survival. In Summary Mohamed Said from the African Elephant Specialist Group, who made the presentation on wildlife population dynamics, said the lost corridors and dispersal areas will have devastating impacts on the wildlife population. “Land fragmentation, subdivision, unregulated...Read More

After the expansion, Mikoko Pamoja is helping to remove 7,000 tonnes of carbon while Vanga Blue Forest is helping remove 8,700 tonnes of carbon dioxide In Summary Kairo said before expansion, Mikoko Pamoja covered 290 acres while Vanga Blue Forest covered 1,136 acres. Mikoko Pamoja has since been expanded to cover 741 acres while Vanga Blue Forest...Read More

Land use changes are the biggest drivers of the threat, said Prof Joseph Ogutu In Summary The drivers of the declines include explosive human population growth, expanding livestock herds, declining rainfall and marked warming. “The ultimate drivers, however, are land tenure and land use changes, governance, policy, institutional and market failures.” A scientist has predicted...Read More

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, accompanied by Tourism CS Rebecca Miano, during the opening ceremony of the second international wildlife scientific conference at Lake Naivasha Resort. In Summary Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said experts should help the government through their research. The head of public service made the remarks at Lake Naivasha...Read More

Snakebite is one of the tropical neglected diseases causing a lot of harm to people and livelihoods Scientists have urged Kenyans to venture into snake farming, saying the venture is a multi-billion business whose potential is yet to be explored. Kenya Wildlife Service director general Erustus Kanga said snake farming portends rewards. “Kenyans must venture...Read More

Kenya will host the Second International Wildlife Scientific Conference in Naivasha from Tuesday, September 23 to Thursday, September 25, 2025, bringing together global experts to discuss innovative solutions for conservation and sustainable development. Against a backdrop of mounting ecological challenges, the Naivasha-based Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) will, starting Tuesday the 23rd till 25th of September...Read More

Global Conservation Minds Converge in Naivasha to Forge a Sustainable Future for Wildlife and Humanity Bringing together global experts, the Naivasha conference focuses on innovative solutions linking wildlife conservation with community growth and economic resilience Against a backdrop of mounting ecological challenges, the Naivasha-based Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) will, starting Tuesday the 23rd...Read More

Kenya is set to once again take the global stage as a hub of conservation excellence when it hosts the Second International Wildlife Scientific Conference from 23rd to 25th September 2025, in Naivasha. Organized by the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), the gathering builds on the success of the inaugural event in 2023, which drew over 300 participants and...Read More