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Topic: Conservation

Makoyo farm: Where ostriches and emus roam and conservation comes alive

By Stephen Nzioka   2026-04-10 17:52:28

Farming ostriches and emus is becoming a profitable venture, offering unique opportunity to learn about wildlife conservation and protecting them from over exploitation for bush meat.

It's time for Kenya to rethink the business of conservation

By Salisha Chandra   2026-03-24 15:12:42

Conservation enterprises must go beyond wildlife numbers or tourism revenue towards an economic model that is consistently fair, just, and durable.

Calls to treat indigenous communities as experts in conservation

By Selina Mutua   2026-03-15 17:28:35

Indigenous peoples have generational knowledge of the ecosystems they have lived in and protected, making them experts in telling nature stories rather than mere beneficiaries of conservation.

From Maasai village to conservation boardrooms: Isen Kipetu's fight for women and wildlife

By Peter Muiruri   2026-03-08 11:09:22

Isen’s journey led her to a career with the Maa Trust, an organisation that promotes conservation and sustainable development by empowering local communities in Maasailand. 

Capital projects pose challenge to wildlife conservation, says PS Museiya

By Antony Gitonga   2026-02-10 13:28:28

The ongoing capital projects have displaced tens of animals while exposing others to poachers, leading to a drop in the number of some species.

KWS relocates three Rothschild's giraffes to Nairobi to boost conservation

By Jael Wakesho   2026-01-22 12:16:45

KWS has relocated three young Rothschild’s giraffes from Soysambu Conservancy to the Nairobi Giraffe Centre to boost genetic diversity and strengthen conservation.