I have been travelling over the weekend to a neighboring ranch called Eselenkei. On my journey I came across a livestock owner who was very angry because two of his animals had been killed by a carnivore that he claims to be very rare. He told me that the attack had happened at around 5.30…
Good news – elephant no longer a threat
We have some good news for you about the elephant that was worrying the community in Lion Guardian Olubi’s area of work. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers from Amboseli have now visited the area and met with Olubi and were able to track the elephant. We are pleased to say that they confirmed he was…
Back on duty
I’ve been out of the office for a few days to see my family, catch up with my mother and see how the vegetables are growing in her garden. I had a lot of fun and also helped out the family with herding the cattle. We herd through a local swamp, which is very good…
Thank you!
We would like to thank our blog readers for your recent donations – Black C, Richard V, Hashi H, Aisha N and Pirjo I. All the Lion Guardians and the communities they work with appreciate your donations and support. With your help we can continue our work here in Maasailand, saving lions and other carnivores…
Video of Lion Guardian Olubi thanking his sponsor
Thank you for your concern and advice about the ongoing problem elephant. When I have any more news on this I will make sure you hear it first. In the meantime, I will post a video of Olubi, the Lion Guardian who is working in the area to prevent conflict between the elephant and the…
Community still worried by elephant
During our end of month meeting, Lion Guardian Olubi reported that the single elephant that has been in his area is still there, two weeks after he reported that it is posing danger to herders and women that go out to collect firewood. I followed your suggestions and have contacted a number of people about…
Lions kills cow
A cow has been reported to have been killed by a lion in Olbili. These reports came from Lion Guardian Koikai when he got back to his area from the our end of month meeting. One of the community members, Ole Sambu Oltaika reported this to him on hearing that he was back come home.…
Lion Guardians meeting
Today we held another successful monthly meeting for the Lion Guardians, and this month all of them were able to attend. Even Masarie who is suffering from an eye infection arrived on time, and was able to share his news from the zone he works in. Here are some photos of the Guardians at the…
More news on attempted break-in
Yesterday we reported that a carnivore had tried to break into a boma. Lion Guardian Ritei went to investigate and reported that it was indeed a lion that had attacked the boma, as the community had thought. He went out tracking and did not pick up a signal from any of our lions’ radio collars,…
Attempted break-in (by lions)
Yesterday it was reported to me that a lion was trying to break into people’s bomas (thorn branch enclosures where they keep their livestock) early in the morning. Thankfully the community managed to chase it away without harming it, and no livestock were injured either. If the reports are true, it is worrying that this…