In honour of World Rhino Day, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is reflecting on how far it has come since 1989 when poaching reduced its rhino population to fewer than 400 individuals.
A recent success is the relocation of six southern white rhinos from Solio Game Ranch to Naserian Wildlife Conservancy – now the country’s 19th rhino sanctuary. The move aligns with Kenya’s 2024-2028 Strategic Plan aimed at species recovery and expanding rhino ranges.
According to KWS, rhino numbers have steadily increased through the establishment of secure sanctuaries and strengthened anti-poaching measures. Today, Kenya is home to more than 1 900 black and white rhinos – a result of decades of conservation work.
