The National Government has launched the second phase of the National Animal Census, focusing on 65,000 square kilometres across six counties in northern Kenya. The project is being conducted by the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) in partnership with ten other organizations. Speaking at the launch event in Shaba, Isiolo County, Cabinet Secretary for...Read More

On October 30, 2024, the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI), in collaboration with the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) and the UNEP-International Ecosystem Management Partnership (UNEP-IEMP) based in Beijing, launched an ambitious rehabilitation project targeting the Nzoia River banks. This initiative, funded by the Chinese Academy of Sciences through its...Read More

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife is revamping research and training in wildlife so that any policies made about this crucial sector are informed by scientific research which will result in better management of the sector. The Ministry Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ms. Rebecca Wanjiku Miano said the Revised Wildlife Strategic Plan 2023-2027 is a great milestone that will...Read More

Kenya’s tourism sector revenue hit over KSh 142.5 billion as it reported more than 1 million visitors in the first half of the year Rebecca Miano was appointed to head the Tourism sector in August 2024 after President William Ruto dismissed his first Cabinet Miano served in the Trade docket after taking over from Moses...Read More

In a landmark event at the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) headquarters, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Hon. Rebecca Miano, EGH, officially launched the revised Strategic Plan 2023-2027 and the inaugural National Wildlife Training Agenda 2024-2033. The event underscored Kenya’s commitment to innovative and evidence-based wildlife conservation. During her address, Miano emphasized the...Read More

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has launched the review of the Wildlife Research and Training (WRTI) Strategic Plan 2023-27 that will shape the future of wildlife conservation in the country. Miano said that the Strategic Plan has culminated from the review of the inaugural Strategic Plan (2022-27) and will provide the impetus for...Read More

The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) has initiated the second phase of Kenya’s national wildlife census at Lake Nakuru National Park and Bird Sanctuary. This crucial undertaking aims to recalibrate conservation programs for iconic species facing threats from climate change and human activities. The census, which involves aerial surveys, seeks to gather precise data...Read More

The second phase of the national wildlife census has started at the Lake Nakuru National Park and Bird Sanctuary. The census results will inform retooling of conservation programmes for iconic species grappling with climate change and human induced threats. Wildlife Research and Training Institute said the census involves an aerial survey to obtain accurate data on...Read More

Principal Scientists at WRTI, Stephen Ndambuki said there was need to connect protected areas such as wildlife ranches and conservancies to ease movement for animals as they seek different mineral and nutrition sources. He advised managers of the said ranches to apply for the necessary documents that would allow them to open the corridors. Speaking...Read More

Wildebeests at the Mara National Reserve By Thuku Kariuki and Daniel Furnad Kenya’s National Wildlife Census is currently underway in the Masai Mara Ecosystem, amid concerns over declining animal populations.  This project aims to gather vital statistics on species numbers, locations, and trends, which will help inform future conservation efforts. Accurate data on wildlife will...Read More