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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 country’s arid northern regions. However, a shift is now unfolding in Samburu County, where a community historically known for...

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 roamed the continent; today, that number has dropped to just 20,000–30,000. In Kenya, fewer than 2,500 lions remain. The reasons are...

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 assessed under the IUCN’s Green Status of Species, a tool that measures how close a species is to recovering its full ecological role...

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 provided children, 88% of whom had never received formal wildlife or conservation education, with a unique opportunity to connect with Kenya...

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 experiences on the topic of succession planning in conservation. Their responses were incredibly inspiring and thought- provoking. Th...

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 conservationists from around the world to share insights on community-led conservation and to strengthen the pivotal roles that local co...