Thank you to Mollie Matthews, who provided this blog for us after her time in Kenya. She is a final-year Anthropology and English Literature student at Durham University. She is also a passionate conservationist looking to go into environmental management and conservation coordination. When thinking of the sole organisation in the world which [...]
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Wildlife collaring, which strategically puts data-collecting collars on animals that can then be tracked and monitored, allows scientists, conservationists, infrastructure planners, policymakers and other stakeholders to understand how a group of animals moves. This includes keeping track of habitat use, observing migration patterns over time, [...]
As we consider the future of ecosystem health in northern Kenya, empowering the next generation to carry on the torch of conservation is crucial. By encouraging the sense of responsibility and stewardship that these children already possess, we can help ensure a brighter, more sustainable future for the world they inhabit. At GZT, we want […]
We are thrilled to congratulate our colleague and Director of Research and Impact, David Kimiti, on being awarded the Marsh Award for Ecologists in Africa! This honour is provided by the Marsh Charitable Trust and administered by the British Ecological Society and celebrates the significant scientific achievements of African ecologists. The [...]
When Mercy Neepe speaks of her recent graduation from flying school, she glows with pride. She has known she wanted to become a pilot from the time she was in primary school and has diligently worked toward it since then. “I didn’t know much about aviation, but I was curious. Through that curiosity, I developed […]
Our team of women Grassland Champions have put exceptional effort into promoting and implementing sustainable grazing practices in northern Kenya. This initiative is born out of a deep understanding of the crucial role that grasslands play in the ecological balance and the livelihoods of local communities. The Grassland Champions are striving [...]
The drought in Northern Kenya (and throughout the Horn of Africa) has been a constant consideration in our work and a very real threat to the communities, landscapes and wildlife we support. As the possibility of long overdue rain began to increase over the past several weeks, a mix of hope and worry were ever […]
Only an estimated 3,000 endangered Grevy’s zebra remain in the wild where less than 1% of their range is formally protected, with more than 90% of the population found in Kenya. They are categorized as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. In the El Barta region of northern Kenya, Grevy’s Zebra Trust’s team of Grevy’s […]
In the grip of drought Our WhatsApp groups and Slack channels are pinging all day with updates. “I love to see the pictures of Grevy’s zebra eating hay, they really bring a refreshing feeling that our interventions are working and the massive efforts put in by the teams are being rewarded!!! Kudos team!” Northern Kenya […]
During 2020, large numbers of elephants became increasingly prevalent in Westgate Conservancy. This is a fantastic sign that they consider the area safe and plentiful. However, their presence also poses a risk to community members travelling on foot within the conservancy. Our Nkirreten women’s team – Santarua, Sintiwan, Naimutie and Maasia – [...]
When Ngeeti Lempate (known as Mama Grevy) learnt how she could restore rangelands, after attending one of our training workshops in 2019, she made a decision to spearhead these efforts in her community at Remot village. Her transition from veteran Grevy’s Zebra Scout to Grassland Champion has been incredible to watch. She started off by […]
By: Mary Thomas and Emily Thomas, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Desert, CA, USA Incorporated into Grevy’s Zebra Trust’s (GZT) holistic approach to Grevy’s Zebra conservation is a non-invasive method of wildlife monitoring referred to as camera trapping. This system utilizes game cameras to observe wildlife, primarily zebras in this [...]
By Sheila Funnell The year 2020 was very tough year for many of us. First, the threat of locusts and their impact on food availability was a huge concern in January 2020. And then in March, Covid-19 hit, and we were all so scared and worried for ourselves, our families and people here in northern […]
By Sheila Funnell I am so excited, and honoured, to be chosen as one of 10 Wild Innovators for the Wild Elements Foundation. The Foundation focusses on the interconnectedness of plant kind, animal kind and human kind. The ethos behind the foundation bears strong similarities to what GZT strives for in its Vision – A […]
By Joel Lo’ongonyo, El Barta Regional Coordinator The security patrol so far had been eventful and we were on edge. Early in the morning on the first day of our patrol, we heard bouts of gunshots in Noongera, about 4 km from our location. We didn’t see much wildlife that day but it is possible […]
