OUR RANGERS

Our rangers play a crucial role in protecting and conserving our natural world and the communities that live alongside it. They are responsible for maintaining the safety of the wildlife, as well as the people who live in the surrounding areas.

Over the past five years, the conservancy’s rangers have been instrumental in safeguarding the wildlife within Ol Pejeta by not only addressing human-wildlife conflict cases and monitoring rhinos but also facilitating translocations, carrying out wildlife interventions and supporting the surrounding community.

Our K9 Unit has also played a key role in maintaining the safety of both the wildlife and the surrounding communities. Our tracker dogs are trained to detect and follow the scent of poachers, making it much more difficult for them to operate undetected.

In addition to their efforts to combat poaching, rangers also play a crucial role in responding to incidents of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC).

As the competition for resources such as food and water increases due to failed rains, wildlife may turn to the farming communities outside the conservancy for sustenance. This can lead to crop raiding, trampled farmlands, and cattle predation, all of which can have a devastating impact on the livelihoods of local communities.

In 2022, the conservancy’s rangers responded to and handled all 157 reported incidents of HWC, covering a total distance of 1,116km. Their quick response and effective action have helped to mitigate the impact of these incidents on both wildlife and the communities.

Overall, the role of a ranger is crucial in protecting the natural world and the communities that coexist with it.