News on Lewa

Another Loss for Lewa

March 15, 2010

On Friday, March 5th, Tana, the nine year old black rhino who had been shot and injured by armed poachers on December 26, 2009, finally gave up her fight for life and died. Tana had been wounded in the shoulder and a second black rhino, Ntoiye, was fatally shot in that same poaching incident on the Lewa Wildlife... more

Lewa: Looking Ahead to 2010

January 20, 2010

On behalf of everyone at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, we wish you a very happy and prosperous 2010. Looking back at 2009, it has been an extraordinarily difficult year. The drought was the worst in over 25 years, taking a heavy toll on people, livestock and wildlife. The worldwide economic crisis severely affected... more

Warm Holiday Wishes from the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

December 24, 2009

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The Rains Have Come!

October 21, 2009

After many months of sad, sobering news, we are finally able to say that the rains have come to Kenya. October 14th was the first day the long overdue rains finally poured on the drought-hit Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and other parts of northern Kenya. Since last Thursday, over 80 mm of rains have already fallen on the... more

Kenya's Drought

October 07, 2009

You will have seen the numerous reports in the press about the drought which is affecting Kenya. According to the Kenya Meteorological Department this year's drought is the worst since 1996. It is taking a heavy toll on the people of Kenya, their livestock and of course the wildlife. This drought has particularly struck... more