Jessica Njeri, a Wildlife Works ranger, is ready to begin her daily patrols by 5 am. Jessica is part of the 100+ ranger team who patrol the 500,000 acres of dryland forest in the Kasigau It was during that time that she learnt of a ranger recruitment exercise happening at Wildlife Works through LEAD Ranger . rangers like Jessica. 

In March of 2011, Wildlife Works welcomed its first-ever female rangers to the team of 75 rangers currently for the first time in our fifteen-year history, we have been able to welcome a total of four female rangers to our team in a series of posts featuring each woman and her experiences working as a conservation ranger Originally from Sagalla, a small tribe located in the Taita Hills of Southwest Kenya, Jane’s duties as a ranger More female ranger profiles: Meet Constance.  #Kenya #Kasigau

With the increase in violence linked to the rising value of ivory , Wildlife Works’ team of rangers, led by Head Ranger and Security Manager Eric Sagwe, have been working harder than ever to curb poaching The rangers notified Kenya Wildlife Services, and when the teams had gathered, Head Ranger Eric spoke most likely spotted wildlife rangers on patrol and abandoned their efforts. Wildlife Works rangers dispose of the dead elephant’s tusks.

I was inspired by the presence of both male and female rangers and loved the inclusivity within the ranger A little before noon the rangers spotted a tree covered with vultures. After a few minutes of searching, a ranger called out from across the road. A group of rangers on a patrol We silently walked through the tall grasses to where the ranger was standing #rangers #Wildlife

On Friday, January 13th, elephant poachers opened fired on our unarmed conservation rangers who were One of our rangers, Abdullahi Mohammed, was fatally shot and another ranger, Ijema Funan, was injured “This is the first time in 15 years that any of our rangers have been killed in the line of duty, and Wildlife Works Rangers With each passing day, we hear good news following this senseless act of violence We believe this is the rifle that shot at our rangers two days ago because it was recently fired and

"I became a conservation ranger because of my deep love for nature." Meet Joseph Mwambiti, the new Head Ranger at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project. Q: Recently you were promoted in a colorful ceremony as a Head Ranger. These experiences sparked a strong desire in me to become a ranger. Q: What are some key achievements you're proud of as a ranger?

BY ROB DODSON – VP – RUKINGA –  15th February 2011 Our Wildlife Works rangers at our Kasigau Corridor Our rangers led the vet through the thick bush to where the elephant was leaning against a tree, showing Wildlife Works Rangers point out the location of the sick elephant to the vet. #Kenya #rangers #Elephant

Jema Funan, a veteran ranger at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project, can still picture himself and other rangers attacked with machetes by poachers back in 2010, when wildlife poaching in Kenya was at its “We were stationed at Kisima dam, on Taita Ranch, with four other rangers. Also lucky for them, one ranger had swiftly concealed his hand-held radio. , and three other Kasigau Corridor based rangers. 

Before Constance Mwandaa joined the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project as a female ranger, she was skeptical Her journey in conservation has been inspiring since she joined the ranger team in 2011. In 2017, Constance was one of the rangers selected to be trained in a LEAD Ranger course, thanks to the “While she was on the first ranger course training in 2017 as a junior ranger, she immediately stood It's also about empowering my fellow rangers to realize their potential,” she says.   

We are thrilled to announce that our short film "Portrait of a Ranger: Connie," won the Special Jury Since she joined the team at Wildlife Works, she has helped pave the way for more female rangers, and is one of ten women on a growing team of over 100 rangers. Together, they are transforming what it means to be a ranger. "It is truly an honour to receive this special jury award as a female ranger.

By Jane Okoth     Not too long ago, Muna and Ruth, two female rangers at the Kasigau  Corridor REDD+   Elephant Project  and LEAD  ranger. The selection process was open to all female rangers, who were invited to apply and demonstrate their This amazes me,” adds Florence Mwakio, a fellow female ranger.    For years, these rangers have patrolled the area on foot and by vehicle.

They informed Eric, the head ranger, who immediately drove to the scene with two other rangers. Two rangers held its forelimbs while the other two held its hind legs, and one of the rangers took considerable Once the snare had been cut, the rangers lowered the kudu’s legs slowly and carefully. One of the rangers gently hoisted the animal to its feet and placed it in the direction of a path that #poachers #rangers #Snares #Rescue