Blog & Events - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

REMEMBERING JUDY

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Judy, one of our much-loved residents at Sweetwater’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Judy was born in 1983 and is thought to have come from what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At around ten years old, she was rescued

October 23, 2026 No Comments

From rhinos to football: Ol Pejeta’s Weekend Kick Off

Between Monday to Friday, Ol Pejeta is a high-stakes theater of wildlife conservation. Anti-poaching rangers patrol rhinos, veterinary teams race against the clock for life saving interventions, and researchers meticulously track ecological data. It is a relentless, high-octane mission to work in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. But come the weekend, the tempo

October 22, 2026 No Comments

DAF Day 2026

October 8th is DAF Day, a day focused on giving through your Donor-Advised Fund. Ol Pejeta is a leading role model for integrated conservation. Every day, our rangers, vets and scientists are out in the field monitoring rhino populations and other endangered species that call Ol Pejeta home. Much of

September 26, 2026 No Comments

Standing With Our Rangers: Ol Pejeta’s Journey to the Wildlife Ranger Challenge

Every day, our ranger teams walk out into the field before sunrise, carrying with them not just their equipment but a deep responsibility to protect the wildlife and landscapes that make Ol Pejeta what it is. This September, a group of our rangers are taking that dedication one step further,

September 18, 2026 No Comments

Baraka’s Legacy: What One Blind Rhino Taught the World About Rhino Conservation

This year, our World Rhino Day celebrations are inseparable from a loss. On 16 August 2026, Ol Pejeta said goodbye to our beloved blind black rhino, Baraka. It feels right, then, to reflect on the role Baraka played in the bigger picture of rhino conservation at Ol Pejeta and beyond.

September 16, 2026 No Comments

Rethinking the Fence: Using Science to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict at Ol Pejeta

At Ol Pejeta Conservancy, finding ways for people and wildlife to share the same landscape is one of the most important challenges facing conservation. Elephants are a vital part of Kenya’s natural heritage, but their movements can also bring them into conflict with neighbouring communities, particularly where wildlife habitat meets

September 12, 2026 No Comments

Press Release: Kenya Hosts the African Premiere of RHINO for World Rhino Day 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kenya Hosts the African Premiere of RHINO for World Rhino Day 2026 The Tom Hardy–narrated documentary screens in Nairobi on 26 September, uniting the rangers, conservancies and partners behind one of Africa’s defining conservation stories. NAIROBI, KENYA — [9 September 2026] — On 26 September, the

September 10, 2026 No Comments

Inside Ol Pejeta’s TVET Scholarship and Apprenticeship Programme

Across the African continent, the traditional pipeline from schooling to stable employment is fundamentally fractured, leaving a generation of young people to navigate a precarious and non-linear path to professional security. Communities surrounding Ol Pejeta are home to approximately 56,000 people living across 21 neighbouring community areas, with more than

August 29, 2026 No Comments

Remembering Baraka

On Sunday morning, 16th August 2026, Ol Pejeta said goodbye to one of its most recognisable residents. Baraka, our beloved blind black rhino, died at the age of 31. Born at Ol Pejeta on 20 November 1994, Baraka was among the first rhinos born on the Conservancy. He grew into

August 18, 2026 No Comments

World Ranger Day 2026: Honouring the guardians of nature

Today we celebrate World Ranger Day, a moment that never passes without deep reflection and appreciation here at Ol Pejeta. Across more than 90,000 acres of protected landscape, our fearless rangers are the reason this place is what it is. They patrol through scorching heat and freezing nights, track rhino

July 31, 2026 No Comments

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