| Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy | |
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| Location | Nanyuki, Kenya |
| Created | 2004 |
| Owner | Humphrey Kariuki |
| mountkenyawildlifeconservancy | |
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, abbreviated to MKWC is a non-profit trust dedicated to preserving the environment and the wildlife within.
The Conservancy is located in Nanyuki, a UN World Heritage Site, and an important and rich biodiverse area. It is home to 28 different animal species, with a population of roughly 1,200 different animals. Humphrey Kariuki is the owner and principal patron of MKWC.
The Conservancy's three main programmes include a breeding and rewilding project for the critically endangered Mountain Bongo antelope, an animal orphanage, and a conservation education programme.
As poaching increased in the 1950s and 60s, a reserve was setup to protect orphaned animals, which today has evolved into MKWC. It has become essential in the fight to protect and increase the numbers of wild Mountain Bongo, a critically endangered species; Working with the Kenya Government Kenya Wildlife Service National Mountain Bongo Recovery and Action Plan 2019 – 2023.
Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy is a member of IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature – one of only 13 Kenyan conservancies to be granted this status.
Many other animals are also located at the conservancy which allows for the reintroduction of animals. In November 2023, giraffes were reintroduced to Mount Kenya for the first time in 40 years.
See also
References
- "Milestone in mountain bongo conservation efforts". nation.africa. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- Digital (2023-12-05). "Kenya Space Agency, Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy collaborate to intensify wildlife conservation efforts". Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Nsehe, Mfonobong. "Meet Humphrey Kariuki, The Kenyan Multi-Millionaire Preserving Endangered Animal Species". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- Muiruri, Peter (2022-03-15). "Hope for Kenya's mountain bongos as five released into sanctuary". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- "5 More Critically Endangered Mountain Bongos Released Into The Wild In Kenya's Successful Bongo Breeding And Rewilding Programme". www.africa.com. 2022-12-03. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- Digital (2023-11-07). "Giraffes reintroduced to Mount Kenya conservancy after 40 years". Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2024-02-16.