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In the semi-arid landscapes of Taita Taveta County, Kenya, access to clean water is not just a convenience but a lifeline for people, livestock, and wildlife. The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and TUI Care Foundation have recently commissioned…

Last week, African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) conducted a two-day workshop funded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) at Maanzoni Lodge in Machakos to analyze the results of the needs and gaps…

From June 20-23, 2023, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) in collaboration with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) conducted the DNA Forensics First Responder to Wildlife Scenes of Crime Training. Funded by the U.S. Bureau of International…

In a landmark collaboration, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and Elephant Cooperation have successfully completed a vital initiative to counter the devastating impacts of severe drought in the Tsavo Conservation Area. This project, which…

African Wildlife Foundation conserves elephant and rhino populations by supporting the work of rangers and community wildlife scouts — the “boots on the ground” who shield highly endangered animals from poachers’ guns.We provide and facilitate…

Ludovika Malemba knows the rugged hills and dusty tracks of LUMO Community Wildlife Sanctuary like the back of her hand. She has patrolled many kilometers as a wildlife scout of the group conservancy since its establishment in 2001. A native of the…

Africa’s youth, comprising approximately 70% of the continent’s population, are projected to make up 42% of the global youth population by 2030, according to the World Economic Forum. Despite this demographic surge, African leadership remains…

In many of Kenya’s wildlife-rich landscapes today, despite the numerous efforts put in place by the government and other stakeholders, conservation continues to face challenges including habitat fragmentation and illegal killing of wildlife. Further…

While it’s often what gets the most attention, wildlife trafficking isn’t the only threat to Africa’s wildlife. As people and wildlife increasingly find themselves in closer quarters a new problem is intensifying: that of human–wildlife conflict…

As the sun sets on 2023, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Kenya program reflects on a year of profound achievements and challenges. This year marked a significant stride forward in the organization's commitment to biodiversity conservation,…

As a young Samburu girl on the semi-arid lands of Laikipia in northern Kenya, Jane Putonoi could not shake the deep-rooted feeling that she had to serve her community. After witnessing time and time again the irreversible effects of…