Located at the foothills of Mount Kenya, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a leader in wildlife conservation and habitat protection. We focus on safeguarding endangered species, supporting community conservation and development initiatives, and educating local communities about the value of wildlife.
For more than 30 years, Lewa has nurtured a thriving black rhino population, helping to create a strong and diverse ecosystem that supports species like the endangered Grevy’s zebra, elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and many others.
Our vision is a Kenya where people and wildlife coexist in harmony. We believe this future depends on communities thriving through sustainable livelihoods that protect natural habitats. To achieve this, we invest in education, healthcare, water access, micro-enterprise, youth empowerment, and more.
As a model and catalyst for conservation, Lewa’s approach has influenced the management of private and community lands across northern Kenya, placing people at the heart of wildlife protection.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy – Kenya
Executive Team
Mike Watson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Mercy Gatai, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
John Kinoti, Chief Programmes and Partnerships Officer
Adrian Paul, Chief of Conservancy
George Rioba, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Sharon Petrie, Chief Development Officer
Department Heads
Purity Kinoti, Education
Dominic Maringa, Conservation & Wildlife
Dorcas Njeri, Human Resources
Edward Ndiritu, Anti-Poaching
John Pameri, General Security
Joy Ndinda, Communications and Development
Lawrence Mutuma, Community Development
Andrew Okome Mwari, Grants & Impact
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lewa Kenya Board of Trustees
Michael Joseph, Chair
Mbuvi Ngunze, Vice Chair
Alison Ngibuini
Mike Watson, Lewa CEO
Tony Barclay, Lewa International
Prof. Judi Wakhungu EGH
Mukami Kariuki
Lewa UK Board of Trustees
Joseph Dryer, Chair
Kathleen Crook
Paul Mulholland
Lewa Canada Board of Trustees
Suzanne MacDonald, Chair
Ryan Adams
Marc Dupuis-Desormeaux
Heather Dryden
Patricia Anne Koval
Charles Leighton
Lewa USA Board of Trustees
Tony Barclay, Chair
Deborah Gage, Secretary
Brian Gitau, Treasurer
Sue Anschutz Rodgers
Alex Beard
David Bonnouvrier
Katherine Chou
Sarah Gott
Schuyler Heuer
Mary Pope Hutson
Linda Millard
Stephanie Osborne
Myrta Pulliam
Edith McBean, Trustee Emeritus
Gordon Pattee, Trustee Emeritus
Leslie Roach, Trustee Emeritus
Betsy Searle, Trustee Emeritus
