Hippos on the shore of Lake Naivasha where cases of human-wildlife conflict have been on the rise. Change in land use, infrastructural development, increasing human and livestock population and habitat loss have been identified as some of the major challenges facing wildlife conservation. The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) said that the only solution...Read More

In Summary The 2021 census report showed 36,280 elephants, black rhino (897), white rhino (842), northern rhino (2), lions (2,589), hyenas (5,189), cheetahs (1,160), wild dogs (865) and buffalo (41,659). Other animals counted include Maasai giraffe (13,530), reticulated giraffe (19,725), Nubian giraffe (938), common zebra (121,911), Grevy’s zebra (2,649). Census officials fuel a fixed-wing aircraft...Read More

There are six Ramsar sites in Kenya. A Ramsar site is a wetland designated as being of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Msambweni-Vanga sea and landscape could soon be listed as the first marine Ramsar site in Kenya. A Ramsar site is a wetland designated as being of international importance under the...Read More

The workshop provided a critical platform to exchange scientific data, demonstrate new tools for species identification and traceability, and build technical capacity across the region In Summary Chondrichthyans (class Chondrichthyes) are any member of the diverse group of cartilaginous fishes that includes the sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras. Sharks, rays, and related species are apex species...Read More

The Institute joined President Dr. William Samoei Ruto in the Maasai Mara to witness this year’s spectacular wildebeest migration and to participate in the official launch of the ‘Beyond Migration’ project — an international tourism initiative designed to showcase Kenya’s world-famous wildebeest migration and other exceptional wildlife spectacles to a global audience. The event, held...Read More

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

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