Blog & Events - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

New embryo boosts survival chances for the Northern White Rhino

22th April 2026 BioRescue Consortium Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya Kenya Wildlife Service, Wildlife Research and Training Institute, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW), Safari Park Dvůr Králové, Avantea, Padua University. New embryo boosts survival chances for the Northern White Rhino The BioRescue Consortium has made

April 22, 2026 No Comments

A Day in the Life of a Wildlife Vet at Ol Pejeta

Dr Joseph Mbuthia My day starts at 5:30 a.m. Before the sun rises over the Laikipia plains, I’m already on the move. First stop is the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Checking on the chimpanzees is never just routine. It’s grounding. It reminds me why I chose this path. From there it’s

April 15, 2026 No Comments

AWF and Ol Pejeta Conservancy Graduate 46 Community Scouts to Strengthen Frontline Conservation in Kenya’s Tsavo Landscape

LAIKIPIA, KENYA | 30 March 2026 Forty-six community scouts from Kenya’s Tsavo Landscape have formally graduated, marking the successful completion of a 21-day training program designed to enhance frontline wildlife protection, habitat security, and community-led conservation. Supported by the Embassy of Sweden in Kenya and led by the African Wildlife Foundation

April 2, 2026 No Comments

JUDY’S STORY OF IMMENSE RESILIENCE

Resilience is often framed as a human trait. It has become a part of our identity. “I survived this.” “I came out stronger and wiser.” For wildlife species, resilience is not about an ego boost but rather, adaption. It is a response to a new environment, a new reality or

April 1, 2026 No Comments

From Girl in the Wild to Frontline Vet: The Story of Dr Florence Kang’ethe

We sat down with Dr Florence Kang’ethe, one of Ol Pejeta’s resident vets, to talk about her journey into wildlife conservation, what drives her, and what she hopes to see change for the next generation of women in the field. A childhood spent watching and wondering Florence’s path to veterinary

March 27, 2026 No Comments

Laikipia Hartebeest Conservation Project: Protecting wildlife through tech

The hartebeest is a large African antelope known for its long face, high shoulders, and uniquely shaped horns. Built for open plains, it is one of the fastest and most enduring antelopes in Africa. Mainly found in savannas and grasslands, these herbivores graze almost exclusively on grasses. There are

March 19, 2026 No Comments

Where the Wild Meets Her Voice: The Story of Guide Eunice Macharia

If you ever find yourself on a game drive at Ol Pejeta, you might meet Eunice Macharia, a tourism guide whose quiet confidence and warm smile quickly puts guests at ease. Soft-spoken but firm in her decisions, Eunice carries herself with a calm authority that becomes evident the moment the

March 9, 2026 No Comments

HOW SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RESTORING HOPE IN COMMUNITIES

In Kenya, the education sector is a key driver of national development and a powerful equalizer of opportunity, receiving close to 28% of the national budget. Despite having the lion’s share of national resources, Kenya’s annual budgets keep staring at perennial funding gaps that threaten education outcomes for young learners.

February 26, 2026 No Comments

Building a future for Grevy’s zebra at Ol Pejeta

Once widespread across the Horn of Africa, Grevy’s zebra have declined sharply and are now classified as endangered, with most of the remaining population found in Kenya. Habitat loss, competition with livestock, climate change and predation have all contributed to this decline. At Ol Pejeta, we have been working to support the

February 11, 2026 No Comments

Ol Pejeta for Valentine’s? Here’s Why These 10 Stays Hit Different

If your idea of Valentine’s usually involves traffic, crowded restaurants and the same predictable plans, it might be time to do love differently. Valentine’s at Ol Pejeta is slower, wilder and way more memorable. Think early-morning game drives, long bush breakfasts, golden sunrises and sunsets and nights under star-filled skies.

February 3, 2026 No Comments

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