Babylon is a passionate Natural Resource Professional, born and raised in Laikipia North Constituency, Laikipia County. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management from the University of Eldoret, where he graduated with Second Class Honours (Upper Division). In 2019, he also earned a certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Audit (EA), and is now a certified EIA Associate Expert.
After completing his studies, Babylon volunteered at Ol Pejeta Conservancy for one year, gaining valuable hands-on experience in wildlife conservation and natural resource management. In 2021, he further expanded his expertise through an internship with the Samburu County Government’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources, where he contributed to a range of environmental projects and sustainability initiatives.
Peter Leshakwet is from Samburu County and has had an extensive conservation career working in the landscape since 2005. He started working as the Manager for Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy, taking it from inception to an established institution with a tourism enterprise, and building trusted relationships with donors. During that time, he graduated from the University of Kent, UK with a MSc in Conservation and Tourism. In 2010, he worked for the Northern Rangelands Trust as their Rangeland Management Coordinator, supporting conservancies to implement rangeland management work to improve the health of their land. During this time, Peter worked with diverse communities, cultures and landscapes and gained valuable experience in conflict mitigation. In 2014, Peter transitioned to working for the Samburu County Government as a Member of the County Executive Committee for Tourism, Trade and Cooperatives. In addition to developing policies and legislation for approval by the cabinet and county assembly, Peter also established a pioneering legal framework to enable the Samburu County Government to fund and support community conservancies across the county. Peter joined Grevy’s Zebra Trust in February 2024 as Programs Director, a role in which he provides oversight to GZT’s conservation and community programs. This includes both species-focused and ecosystem-focused work, as well as projects that enhance community well-being.
Dominic Lenet Leparmarai is from Sesia in Samburu County. He graduated with a Diploma in Human Resource Management from Meru National Polytechnic in July 2018 and joined Grevy’s Zebra Trust in July 2022.
He works as a Rangelands Officer assisting in rangeland work with the goal of achieving healthy rangelands. Since joining the team, he has been excited to see that familiarity with GZT and the organisation’s benefits to local communities, especially during drought seasons, has increased. He looks forward to continuing to support his home community.
Janet hails from the western part of Kenya and joined Grevy’s Zebra Trust in 2018 as an accounts professional. Janet holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting, which has equipped her with a strong foundation in financial management.
A diverse background that includes valuable experience in both the banking and NGO sectors has enriched her professional journey. She has had the privilege of working in various capacities within these sectors, gaining insights into financial operations and management.
Janet is a Certified Public Accountant, and her expertise extends to operations, where she plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. Her commitment to the field of accounts and finance has allows her to contribute significantly to the financial well-being of organizations.
She is passionate about using her skills and experience to support Grevy’s Zebra Trust in its vital conservation efforts and overall mission.
Pascal Kirion Esekon is a young passionate conservationist from Ngaremara in Isiolo County. He graduated with a BSc. Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management in 2018 from The University of Nairobi. He joined Grevy’s Zebra Trust as intern in 2021 and was later employed as a Program Officer. He plays a vital role in Grevy’s zebra conservation which includes; community and partners’ engagement, and monitoring Grevy’s zebra both in community areas and national reserves. Pascal’s passion towards conservation is a great inspiration to young and upcoming conservationists.
John is from Oldonyiro in Isiolo County. He has a BSc in Commerce (Finance option) from Egerton University. John joined GZT as an intern in the rangelands department, supporting our community-focused rangeland health improvement program. He was a critical member of our supplementary feeding team during the crippling two-year drought that Northern Kenya experienced. Lekishe formally joined our team in 2022 as our Wamba Region coordinator, overseeing a team of 26 scouts that collect Grevy’s zebra monitoring data crucial for decision-making. In his role, he is responsible for ensuring that we have up to date information on Grevy’s zebra distribution, challenges (e.g., water and forage scarcity, injuries, and mortalities) as well as giving updates on the scouts’ health, and work performance. He also serves as a liaison officer within the communities and schools where the scouts come from.
