Kenya's Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy Gains Official Government Recognition
The 235 square kilometre Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy in Laikipia has been provisionally registered under Kenya's Wildlife Conservation and Management Act (2013) by Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS), moving the conservancy closer to full legal recognition under Kenyan law. Home to more than 140 rhinos - including a significant population of Eastern black rhinos - as well as Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe, the conservancy's formal status will strengthen protections for one of the country's most biodiverse private landholdings. The registration also supports Kenya's commitment to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework's 30x30 target, which aims to place 20% of the country's natural areas under protection by 2030.
Under its registered status, Ol Jogi will continue anti-poaching operations, advanced veterinary care, ecological monitoring, habitat restoration and community initiatives, submitting bi-annual management reports to KWS. The conservancy will also become eligible for inclusion in the United Nations' World Database on Protected Areas, placing it alongside parks and conservancies recognised globally and further strengthening Kenya's international conservation footprint. The registration follows a comprehensive conservation management plan developed across multiple operational teams, reflecting years of on-the-ground work to maintain the health of the landscape and the safety of its wildlife.
Source: Tourism Update