By Guy Pfeffermann Livestock and wildlife live along the Ewaso River in Kenya’s northern rangelands, a region frequently affected by prolonged droughts. Livestock are existential for the
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MONGABAY: Women can help rebuild our relationship with lions: Voices from the land (commentary)
The inclusion of women in Africa’s lion conservation efforts is essential to not only to protect the species, but to do so sustainably with the buy-in of nearby communities — which at times can
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From Cattle to Camels: How Samburu and Rendille Elders are Sharing Knowledge to Adapt to Climate Change
In Kenya, camels have traditionally been the domain of pastoralist communities such as the Rendille, Gabra, Somali, Borana, and Turkana, who have herded these resilient animals for generations in the
A Game of Coexistence
Across Africa, the roar of the lion is growing fainter. Once spread across vast landscapes, the African lion has disappeared from 92% of its historical range. A century ago, an estimated 200,000 lions
Global Report Reveals Declining Lion Populations — But There’s Hope in Kenya
A new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has delivered a wake-up call for lion conservationists across the world. For the first time, lions (Panthera leo) have been
Lion Kids Camp with Children from Nenyirau, May 2025
From May 5th to 9th, 2025, Ewaso Lions hosted a transformative Lion Kids Camp (LKC) for 26 young livestock herders from Nenyirau in Westgate Community Conservancy. This immersive five-day camp
Conservation Conversations: Next in line
Lack of succession planning is often a barrier to having truly community-led conservation. Early this year, we reached out to 13 exceptional conservationists and leaders to gather their insights and
The Community-led Conservation Workshop: Sharing Experiences and Insights from Across the Globe
In November, after months of preparation and countless emails, Ewaso Lions had the privilege of hosting a remarkable week-long workshop in Samburu. This gathering brought together 18 distinguished
FINANCIAL TIMES: The Kenyan conservationist on the animals she loved and the battle to protect her country’s wildlife
FT Magazine Life & Arts: The Kenyan conservationist on the animals she loved and the battle to protect her country’s wildlife Shivani Bhalla on tracking lions: ‘You get to know them so well’
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THE TIMES: How to save Africa’s lions? Ask the men who used to hunt them
The sun is rising high over northern Kenya, the air is hot and dry, and a young man is quietly making his way through the rocky scrubland that stretches for miles in every direction. His name is