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Rhino Charge

Also known as: the Charge

2026-05-032026-06-17

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Through its Rhino Charge off-road event, the organisation has raised funds over 37 years to protect more than 650,000 hectares of forest habitats and construct 853 kilometres of electric fencing to reduce human–wildlife conflict.At the 37th Rhino Charge held in Samburu, Sh365 mil

    Calls grow to stop construction of Imenti airstrip in protected forest
  3. Citizen Digital

    President Ruto champions sports for conservation at Rhino Charge By Citizen Reporter June 03, 2026 07:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Standing before competitors, conservationists, spon

    President Ruto champions sports for conservation at Rhino Charge
  4. The Standard

    President Ruto presides over the prize-giving ceremony for the winners of this year’s Rhino Charge at Ngilai Community in Wamba, Samburu County.

    Sh365 million raised at 37th Rhino Charge Challenge
  5. May 2026
  6. Capital News

    The President made the commitment while gracing this year’s Rhino Charge, an annual off-road 4×4 competition that raises funds for conservation initiatives across the country.

    Ruto Pledges Sh100 Million Matching Fund to Boost Rhino Ark Conservation Efforts
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeOne of Kenya’s toughest off-road motorsport contests returns to the unforgiving terrain of Samburu later this month, with a full field of 65 vehicles confirmed for the 37th edition of the Rhino Charge.

    Full field of 65 vehicles confirmed as Samburu set for Charge
Tourism & Environment

Conservation groups oppose airstrip construction in Imenti Forest

The News

Public opposition to airstrip construction in the Upper Imenti Forest Reserve in Meru County is intensifying, with conservation groups, community leaders and environmental advocates calling for an immediate halt, warning the development threatens biodiversity and forest protection efforts.

16 June 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Conservation groups oppose airstrip construction in Imenti Forest

    Public opposition to airstrip construction in the Upper Imenti Forest Reserve in Meru County is intensifying, with conservation groups, community leaders and environmental advocates calling for an immediate halt, warning the development threatens biodiversity and forest protection efforts.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. President Ruto endorses sports as tool for conservation

    At the 37th Rhino Charge in Samburu County's Ngilai Community Wildlife Conservancy, President Ruto championed the link between sport, conservation and economic opportunity, stating that participants race in service of the nation's future and environmental protection.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 1 June

  1. 37th Rhino Charge raises Sh365 million for conservation

    The 37th annual Rhino Charge challenge has raised Sh365 million for conservation efforts, with the milestone celebrated alongside major new financial commitments for conserving Kenya's water towers.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Ruto pledges Sh100 million matching fund for Rhino Ark conservation

    President William Ruto has pledged a Sh100 million matching fund to support the Rhino Ark endowment at this year's Rhino Charge, an annual off-road 4×4 competition. The fund aims to strengthen conservation programmes protecting Kenya's mountain ecosystems and water towers, with M-PESA Foundation and Safaricom contributing KES 114 million in total sponsorship.

    31 May 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 3 May

  1. 37th Rhino Charge returns to Samburu with full 65-vehicle field

    Kenya's 37th Rhino Charge, scheduled for May 29–31, will host 65 vehicles competing in Samburu's remote terrain. The off-road motorsport event rewards the crew that covers the shortest distance visiting hidden checkpoints within approximately 10 hours, in aid of environmental conservation.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

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