Looking through the lens at the northern Kenyan horizon, we don’t just see wildlife. We see stories of transformation, of people reclaiming their connection to the land, and of lions finding safety
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A New Home for a New Generation of Conservation Leaders
Lion Kids Camp has been transformed. When we launched in 2013, we squeezed 15 eager children into basic shelters, taught under the shade of Acacia trees, hired vehicles, and dreamed of the day we
Protecting People, Livestock and Wildlife on Our Roads
A milestone moment for people, livestock, wildlife, and the roads we share in northern Kenya: 26 new wildlife crossing signs now stand along the A2 Highway in northern Kenya, marking years of data,
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
Growing Our Reach: A toolkit enabling effective intergenerational leadership for advancing conservation
Growing Our Reach: A toolkit enabling effective intergenerational leadership for advancing conservation. A publication by IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Young Professionals – [Sarah Chiles,
Jeremy Lucas Education Fund Students Report
Ewaso Lions recognises the critical link between education and conservation. Tomorrow’s wildlife leaders must be equipped with a solid education today, empowering them to make informed choices to tackle the challenges facing Africa’s wildlife and people. Students from northern Kenya finish primary school but lack
Facing COVID-19: An Update from Ewaso Lions
Although we are thousands of miles away, you may be out of sight but you are never out of our minds. We are thinking of you and are united in this period as we all go through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Kenya confirmed its first COVID-19 case on Friday, 13th March 2020. Our government has since released a set of strict