The 235 square kilometre Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy in Laikipia has been provisionally registered under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act (2013) by Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS). It will be recognised by the Kenyan government as a wildlife conservancy when fully registered.
Ol Jogi is home to more than 140 rhinos, including a substantial number of Eastern black rhinos, alongside significant populations of Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe, among other species.
This will secure its legal status and protection under Kenyan law, affirming the country’s long-term commitment to protecting its ecosystem. “From a wider conservation standpoint, this contributes to Kenya’s 30x30 target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework to protect 20% of natural areas by 2030,” said Fi Evans, Head of Conservation and Research at Ol Jogi.
The conservancy will continue to support its existing projects in line with the national conservation framework. This includes anti-poaching operations, advanced veterinary care, ecological monitoring, habitat restoration and community initiatives. It will submit bi-annual monitoring and management reports to the KWS.
“The conservation management plan developed to obtain our registration represents years of transformation and dedication across conservation, security, tourism operations, maintenance and management – the daily, often unseen, work that keeps this landscape healthy and wildlife safe. This recognition belongs to the whole team,” Evans said.
Ol Jogi will also be eligible for inclusion in the United Nation’s World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA). Importantly, inclusion on the WDPA enhances Kenya’s conservation footprint by placing it alongside parks and conservancies worldwide.
