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
Using Technology in Lion Conservation
Ewaso Lions has helped to grow and maintain a stable lion population within our conservation landscape since our work began in 2007; however, lions worldwide and in Kenya face a significant decline.
Invasive Species: Challenge or Opportunity?
The encroachment of the highly invasive Prosopis julifora, known locally as Mathenge, into our lion territories presents a complex dilemma. Witnessing its rapid proliferation in key lion areas raises
Naramat’s Pride: A Thriving Legacy
Naramat, our extraordinary lioness in Westgate Conservancy, was sadly killed by other lions in 2021, but her impact lives on. She gave birth to 3 stunning females in 2019 – Mararoi, Narasha, and
From Dreams to Reality: Solomon’s Journey to Becoming a Veterinarian
Solomon’s Journey to Becoming a Veterinarian: Click on this video to learn more about his journey. “Going to school was not something I had ever dreamed of because no one in my family had gone to
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