Loisaba Conservancy celebrated a productive quarter across its conservation programmes, with wildlife monitoring, habitat restoration, and community partnerships all making notable progress. This comes after the successful relocation of 10 white rhinos to the Conservancy in mid-August 2025.
Rhino populations saw steady growth with the birth of four healthy new calves and daily monitoring of the Conservancy’s 37 rhinos has demonstrated both black (26 in total) and white (11 in total) rhinos adapting well. The “Name a Rhino” programme was also introduced to allow supporters to create a lasting legacy in Kenya’s rhino conservation story, supporting ranger patrols, veterinary care, and advanced monitoring that keeps these critically endangered animals safe in the wild. Naming a rhino, or adopting one, is the perfect gift for this holiday!
Big cat research advanced with the collaring of three male leopards and one male lion, strengthening long-term coexistence and movement studies with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA), and Lion Landscapes, while a total of 72,000 invasive Opuntia plants were cleared across 240 acres to improve habitat and grazing areas. The leopard research programme aims to collar up to 25 adult leopards across Laikipia, Isiolo, and Samburu counties to help develop practical strategies for reducing conflict and supporting coexistence. Security remained stable with no poaching incidents, while the K9 anti-poaching dog sniffer unit achieved notable tracking milestones, including a 20 km track by one of the young dogs. Elephant monitoring with Save the Elephants and SDZWA recorded 167, including 41 family groups and 23 bulls, and new community-led initiatives were launched to reduce human–elephant conflict in pastoralist areas. Community programmes also flourished, from school Conservation Education Days to six mobile health clinics treating 637 people to the continued growth of the Chui Mama Centre, which serves as a hub for women’s enterprise, youth engagement, and conservation awareness.
