WildlifeDirect is pleased to release the fourth report on the outcomes of wildlife, forest, and fisheries crime cases in Kenya. This report presents data collected from 4,142 cases. We have been monitoring wildlife crime cases in Kenyan courts since 2013 as a response to the crisis of poaching of elephants and other endangered wildlife.
Communities demand recognition at Africa’s first Wildlife Economy Summit
trish2019-10-29T09:33:16+00:00African governments urged to review current country laws governing the management of wildlife and recognize community rights over the ownership, management and use of resources.
Another Elephant Ivory Trafficker Walks Free
trish2019-07-09T17:47:44+00:00It was shocking moment in Kenya as a Mombasa Law Court set free Ephantus Gitonga Mbare who was arrested in December 2016 after allegedly being found dealing in 1097.75kg of elephant ivory.
First Lady meets team from WildlifeDirect
trish2019-05-02T11:12:51+00:00In December, the First Lady of Kenya, H. E. Margaret Kenyatta convened a meeting with conservationists in Kenya discuss ways to work together to protect Kenya’s wildlife.
Wildlife Warriors kick off across the country
trish2019-04-06T09:40:54+00:00Our Education and Outreach team kicked off across the country to distribute Wildlife Warriors resource materials to 33 schools participating in the Wildlife Warriors program. Wildlife Warriors is an education program that introduces Kenyan children to endangered wildlife through a nationwide program targeting public primary schools.

WildlifeDirect announces the release of a new report showcasing the state of wildlife crime cases in Kenya
trish2019-03-15T08:25:20+00:00We are proud to announce the third report on the outcomes of wildlife crime cases in Kenya. We have been monitoring wildlife crime cases in Kenyan courts since 2008.