Through regional collaborations, the Institute continues to play a central role in advancing wildlife conservation, research, and capacity building across Africa. By adopting and promoting cutting-edge tools like the Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET), the Institute remains committed to generating reliable scientific data that informs policy, guides management decisions, and ensures the long-term protection of...Read More

The Institute, in partnership (GIZ), the ABS Initiative, and the County Government of Marsabit, successfully completed a three-day Valorization Training on Gums and Resins Value Chains on 10th July 2025 in Marsabit. The programme brought together gum and resin producers from key harvesting sub-counties, equipping them with practical skills in market value chain development, quality...Read More

On July 1, 2025, Director Dr. Patrick Omondi, together with the Chair of the Board’s Research, Training, and Academics Committee, Dr. Albert Long’ora, hosted Professors Joseph Bump and Stotra Chakrabarti to officially launch the Tsavo Simba Research Project in partnership with the University of Minnesota and Macalester College. This collaborative research project aims to deepen...Read More

Over the years, the The Nzoia River Basin, a critical watershed in the country has suffered extensive degradation caused by soil erosion, deforestation, and unsustainable human activities. As part of intervention efforts, the Institute, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and supported by...Read More

The Institute marked a significant milestone in global conservation efforts through its participation in the Cumbres Blancas / Glacier Nation expedition to Mount Kenya held from June 20–23. Representing the Institute was Head of Business Development and Marketing, Mr Simon Gitau, a conservationist and mountaineer, who was selected due to his past leadership at Mount...Read More

On June 24th, 2025, the Institute’s senior management team kicked off a two-day dynamic leadership training course at the KCB Leadership Center in Nairobi. Facilitated by Power House Consulting Firm, the program is designed to equip leaders with essential competencies such as emotional intelligence, effective communication, team development, and strategic decision-making—critical skills for guiding teams...Read More

In a great milestone that reflects the growing impact of the Institute in advancing scientific research, Dr. Priscillar Mutungi, a leading biological scientist at the Institute has been selected as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) in Cape Town. She joins the fellowship under the prestigious ICGEB Bio-Inoculants...Read More

On June 19, 2025, the senior management, led by the Institute’s Director welcomed its newest cohort of 220 students in a vibrant orientation event marked by inspiration, mentorship, and words of encouragement from leadership and alumni. Director, Dr. Patrick Omondi, warmly welcomed the students on behalf of the Board. “You are in the best institution....Read More

In a heartwarming show of solidarity and community spirit, the Institute extended its impact beyond wildlife conservation through a charity outreach to Naivasha Women Prison on 19th June 2025. The visit, part of the Institute’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)initiatives, reaffirmed  commitment tosocial inclusion, dignity, and community engagement. Led by the Institute’s Gender Committee, the outreach...Read More

On June 4-6th, 2025, the Institute’s Senior Management and the Board Audit and Risk Committee members commenced a three-day Risk Management Implementation Training at Lake Naivasha Resort. Making the opening remarks, Director, Dr. Patrick Omondi, underscored the importance of institutional resilience through proactive risk governance. “As an Institute tasked with leading wildlife research and training...Read More