A new national wildlife census conducted between June 2024 and August 2025 paints a mixed picture of conservation success and emerging threats. The population of elephants in the country has sharply increased, climbing to 41,952 elephants in the wild, signalling major progress in anti-poaching and habitat protection. However, not all species are thriving. The hirola, Africa’s...Read More

Elephants have increased to 41,952, up from 36,280 in 2021, while black rhinos have grown to 2,102, reflecting a 4 per cent population rise and significant progress in anti-poaching and habitat protection. President William Ruto on Thursday released the 2025 National Wildlife Census Report, describing the findings as a “mosaic of wins and urgent conservation...Read More

President William Ruto (C) and Dr. Patrick Omondi, (R) Director of the Wildlife Research and Training Institute during the launch of the official release of the National Wildlife Census 2025 Report on December 12, 2025 In Summary According to the census report, the elephant population has made one of its biggest jumps in recent years,...Read More

The 2021 report showed that there were 36,280 jumbos, meaning there is an annual change of 3.99 per cent. President William Ruto appends his signature on the National Wildlife Census 2025 report at KICC on December 11. The latest report has shown that Kenya’s iconic species are thriving, with the population of elephants hitting 42,072....Read More

President William Ruto has released the 2025 National Wildlife Census Report, describing the findings as a “mosaic of wins and urgent conservation emergencies.” The census reveals an encouraging 4% growth in elephant and black rhino populations but highlights troubling declines among other species. Large carnivores remain vulnerable, with populations recorded at 2,512 lions, 605 cheetahs,...Read More

NAIROBI, Elephant and rhino populations in Kenya have increased compared to 2021, a wildlife research institute said in a report released on Thursday. According to the report by the state-owned Wildlife Research and Training Institute, Kenya’s elephant population rose to 42,072 in 2025, up from 36,280 in 2021, while the combined black and white rhino...Read More

Nairobi-From left: Wildlife Research and Training Institute Board Chair Dr. David Nkendiaye, President William Ruto, Wildlife Research and Training Institute CEO Dr. Patrick Omondi, and Tourism & Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano during the launch of the National Wildlife Census 2025 results at the KICC, Nairobi. Kenya has reaffirmed its position as a continental conservation...Read More