Optionless

A few days ago, I tried to visit Mirishi and the other murrans at Olgulului, but the heavy rains have made things unmanageable. Traveling by car or motorbike, even by bicycle, has became a nightmare. I felt so sorry for my motorbike, even more than myself! This picture explains why…… Big lumps of mud were…

Nairobi

As many of you know, I often have to travel to Nairobi so it occurred to me to tell everyone a little bit about Kenyaâ??s capital city. The name is derived from a Maasai word meaning cold. According to my grandfather, Nairobi was Maasai land before Maasai were reduced to nothing by disease and severe…

Teacher Koikai

Koikai (Guardian from Olibili) and Melubo (Guardian from Oltasika) are two of the best Guardians at tracking lions. Recently they went out tracking for collared lions, using telemetry equipment. As both these Guardians (and Guardian Ritei) live near the border of Mbirikani Group Ranch, they have been asked to teach neighboring murrans scouts from Kuku…

Lion hunting in OLG

We’ve received a report that on the 28th of March, 60 murrans from Olgulului (OLG) went to hunt for lions. Allegedly these lions killed a cow and the warriors were seeking revenge. The murrans divided into groups and were chasing a lion, which headed into Amboseli National Park when the Amboseli-Tsavo Game Scouts and the…

End of Field Work

The long rains are here with us once more. This is when traveling becomes a nightmare, field work cannot be done until the rains are over. Though researchers and people trying to travel in cars are limited by the rains, the livestock owners are now the happiest people on earth. Water has become a thing…

Helping a sick mzee to the clinic

I was just heading to camp when someone came running up to me. His face clearly showed that he needed help. He seemed almost desperate. He told me that his father was ill, very ill. He had asked people with a motorbike to take the father to the clinic, but the people were charging too…

Sangale’s legacy

Today I received a great birthday present; I was blessed with the sighting of Nemasi and her cubs. Nemasi was resting under a tree when we found her. She had her cubs well hidden in the long grass. She was an attentive mother, constantly making sure that they were safe. After a while, she led…

Kapande’s surgery

Kapande is now out of danger. He was taken to the theatre (operating room) yesterday at 3:30pm and came out at 6:15am. I am going to visit him this morning and see how he has been for the night. Then I will head back to Mbirikani. Thanks to everyone for all your support and prayers.…