The Athi-Kapiti ecosystem has been mapped out as a critical ecology for the Nairobi National Park and the Kitengela-Athi-Kaputiei ecosystem. According to the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), the ecosystem provides the only connectivity for the two ecological regions. This came as the research institute embarked on a three-day aerial census in the region...Read More

The government is conducting a national wildlife census to inform conservation and management strategies. Tourism and Wildlife CS Alfred Mutua launched the year-long exercise on June 19 at Narok airstrip. Mutua said Kenya has a wide diversity of ecosystems with more than 35,000 species of animals and plants. The CS, however, decried that the country’s...Read More

The government has begun the wildlife census that seeks accurate data for the population of all aquatic and land-based wildlife species across the country.The exercise is aimed at establishing the current status of wildlife populations, trends and their distribution across Kenya. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said that the census will provide invaluable data that will...Read More

Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Alfred Mutua landed at the Narok Airstrip on Wednesday for the launch of the National Wildlife Census 2024. He was received by Narok County Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu. The initiative aims to assess the status of wildlife populations within the Greater Masai Mara Ecosystem. “This morning, I arrived at Narok...Read More

Speaking at the launch, Mutua emphasized the importance of the census in understanding and preserving Kenya’s diverse wildlife populations. “The launch of this wildlife census is not just a routine exercise; it is a critical tool in our efforts to protect and sustainably manage our wildlife resources. Accurate data on wildlife populations will enable us...Read More

While reading his speech during the launch at Airstrip Narok County the CS said this significant event marks a milestone in the ongoing commitment to the conservation and sustainable management of wildlife heritage. He noted that the comprehensive wildlife data obtained from wildlife censuses will provide current data and information to support development of Counties...Read More

In a significant milestone, the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) was awarded a Certificate of Registration by the National Commission For Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI). The official recognition was conferred during the 3rd Multi-Sectoral Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation held at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on May 7, 2024, running...Read More

On March 31, 2024, Wildlife Research and Training Institute Board Chair Dr David Nkedianye andDirector/CEO Dr Patrick Omondi joined HE President William Ruto during the WRC Safari Rally 2024prizegiving ceremony held at Hells Gate National Park.Held against the backdrop of Kenya’s picturesque landscapes, the event attracted dignitaries,motorsport enthusiasts and spectators from around the world.The Safari...Read More

Wildlife Research and Training Institute wants another round of national wildlife censuses conducted to determine the impact of drought. Agency CEO Patrick Omondi said census is the only way to ascertain  the full impact of the drought on wild animals. The planning team is expected to prepare a plan for the ecosystem census, which will inform...Read More

On March 7, Wildlife Research and Training Institute Board Chair Dr.David Nkedianye and Director/ CEO Dr Patrick Omondi joined thePrincipal Secretary of the State Department for Wildlife Silvia Museiya, atthe unveiling of the National Human-Wildlife Coexistence Strategy andAction Plan (2024-2033) and the Human-Wildlife CompensationAdministration Scheme.The event was held at Bomas of Kenya and was attended...Read More