Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve: East Africa's Largest Coastal Forest, Endemic Birds and the Conservation Economy of Kilifi
Arabuko-Sokoke is East Africa's largest remaining coastal forest, a 420 square kilometre Kilifi County reserve famed for the Sokoke Scops Owl, Clarke's Weaver and the Aders's duiker, jointly managed by KFS and KWS with strong community conservation enterprises.
Kakamega Forest National Reserve: Kenya's Last Tropical Rainforest, Biodiversity and Western Kenya Tourism Frontier
A comprehensive guide to Kakamega Forest National Reserve — Kenya's last patch of equatorial rainforest, its primates and birds, conservation politics, tourism infrastructure and the economy of forest-edge communities in western Kenya.
Mount Kenya National Park and the Mount Kenya Ecosystem: Africa's Second-Highest Peak, UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Surrounding Water Tower
Mount Kenya is Africa's second-highest peak and one of the country's principal water towers. A complete guide to the National Park, the ecosystem, climbing, wildlife and conservation.
The Honey Industry in Kenya: Beekeeping, Export Potential, and the Fight to Protect Kenya's Pollinators
Kenya's honey industry represents a remarkable intersection of traditional knowledge and modern commercial opportunity, with beekeeping providing sustainable livelihoods for rural communities while pr...
Ecotourism in Kenya: Certification Standards, Community Benefits, and the Balance Between Conservation and Tourism Revenue
Ecotourism has evolved from a niche market segment to a defining feature of Kenya's tourism industry, with sustainably managed lodges, community conservancies, and certified eco-friendly operations at...
Kenya's Marine National Parks: Protecting Coral Reefs, Sea Turtles, and Coastal Biodiversity
Kenya's marine national parks protect some of the most vibrant and biodiverse marine ecosystems in the Indian Ocean, from colorful coral reefs teeming with tropical fish to seagrass meadows where enda...
Managing Kenya's National Parks: The Kenya Wildlife Service, Conservation Funding, and the Future of Protected Areas
Kenya's national parks and protected areas represent one of the country's most valuable natural and economic assets, harboring extraordinary biodiversity while generating tourism revenue that supports...
Wetlands of Kenya: Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and the Battle to Save Critical Ecosystems
Kenya's wetlands are among the country's most valuable natural assets, providing water, food, livelihoods, and tourism revenue to millions of people while supporting biodiversity of global significanc...
Mangrove Forests of Kenya: Ecological Importance, Threats, and Community-Led Conservation
Kenya's mangrove forests are ecological treasures of global significance, providing coastal protection, fisheries support, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity habitat that are essential for the res...