Also known as: WRTI
Wildlife Research and Training Institute — organization adopting drone technology for wildlife census and conservation mapping across Kenya.
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The Standard
… The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) has termed the number of hippos in Lake Naivasha as ‘healthy’ despite rising cases of fatal attacks. …
Fisherman feared dead in Lake Naivasha hippo attackThe Standard
… The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) has partnered with local and international institutions to investigate reasons behind the rising water levels of various lakes in Rift Valley. …
Water from shallow wells in Naivasha unfit for human consumptionThe Standard
… over the years. The new technology is anticipated to enhance data collection, access difficult and dangerous terrains, and deliver high-quality images and videos for analysis and future use. This development comes a few months after the Wildlife Research and Training Institute …
Research institute to adopt drones in wildlife conservation censusThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterThe Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) has partnered with local and international institutions to investigate reasons behind the rising water levels of various lakes in Rift Valley.According to the Naivasha-based organisation, the six-month …
Vandals steal from submerged buildings around Lake NaivashaThe Standard
… LiNK was established through a collaborative partnership between Kenya Wildlife Service, the Wildlife Research and Training Institute, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Northern Rangelands Trust, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance-Kenya, Rare Species Conservatory Foundation, and San Diego …
Conservationists: New laboratory a game changer for wildlife healthCitizen Digital
… Kenya’s Deputy Director for Research and Innovation at the Wildlife Research and Training Institute, Mukonyi Kavaka Watai OGW, told the conference that Kenya is repositioning tourism as a major driver of economic growth through product diversification and niche market development …
China, Kenya strengthen eco-cultural tourism ties as biodiversity day marked in NairobiCapital News
… Speaking during the forum, Mukonyi Kavaka Watai, Deputy Director for Research and Innovation at the Wildlife Research and Training Institute, said Africa’s tourism strength extends beyond wildlife and scenic landscapes to include its rich cultural heritage, indigenous knowledge, …
Kenya, China push cultural tourism investment amid global riseCapital News
… Mukonyi Kavaka Watai, Deputy Director for Research and Innovation at the Wildlife Research and Training Institute, emphasised the growing importance of eco-cultural tourism and indigenous knowledge in sustainable development. …
Kenya, China renew push for biodiversity cooperation at Nairobi wildlife exhibitionThe Standard
… ’s leading economic sectors, contributing about 10.3 per cent of global GDP before the outbreak.Speaking during this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity celebrations held at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi on Friday, Wildlife Research and Training Institute …
Kenya targets tourism growth through heritage and biodiversity partnershipsThe Standard
… Last month, the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) partnered with local and international institutions to investigate the reasons behind the rising water levels of various lakes in Rift Valley. …
Swelling Lake Naivasha displaces families againA licensed fisherman is feared dead after a hippo attacked and capsized his boat in Lake Naivasha on Wednesday evening; two other fishermen escaped to safety. Cases of hippo attacks in the lake have risen, with over 30 people losing their lives since the year began, according to local fisheries organizations.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
A licensed fisherman is feared dead after a hippo attacked and capsized his boat in Lake Naivasha on Wednesday evening; two other fishermen escaped to safety. Cases of hippo attacks in the lake have risen, with over 30 people losing their lives since the year began, according to local fisheries organizations.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Department of Public Health has declared water from shallow wells in Kihoto estate, Naivasha, unfit for human consumption after rising Lake Naivasha flooded pit latrines and nearby wells, contaminating the water supply. The department has advised residents near the lake to relocate ahead of expected El Niño rains, though no disease outbreak has been reported so far despite water levels rising and flooding over 50 percent of the estate.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Wildlife Research and Training Institute is moving to drone technology for wildlife census and mapping to improve data collection, access difficult terrain, and provide high-quality images and videos. According to WRTI Director Dr Patrick Omondi, drones enable more accurate information gathering across Kenya's vast and inaccessible landscapes, simplifying conservation practices.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Gangs of youths are systematically stealing doors, windows, and roofing materials from houses submerged and damaged by rising water levels in Lake Naivasha, particularly in Kihoto estate where over 50 per cent of the area has been flooded. Landlords say organized groups operate at night, using boats to transport stolen goods to scrap dealers.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Conservation stakeholders have welcomed the launch of a veterinary diagnostic laboratory in northern Kenya designed to fill a gap in accessible diagnostic infrastructure for wildlife and pastoral communities across the region.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and China have committed to deeper cooperation in eco-cultural tourism and biodiversity conservation at events in Nairobi marking International Day for Biological Diversity, including a photo exhibition titled "Enchanted Encounters: From China's Yellow Sea Wetlands to the African Savannas" at the National Museums of Kenya.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stakeholders in tourism and conservation have called for increased investment in cultural tourism, described as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global tourism industry and a driver of economic growth and community empowerment. The calls were made at the China–Africa Eco-cultural Tourism and Biodiversity Cooperation event at Kenya's National Museums, where speakers highlighted growing international and domestic demand for authentic cultural experiences.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →
China and Kenya have renewed calls for stronger cooperation in biodiversity conservation and ecological protection at a wildlife and wetlands exhibition held at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi, titled "Enchanted Encounters: From China's Yellow Sea Wetlands to African Savannas." The exhibition, marking the International Day for Biological Diversity, brought together diplomats, conservation experts, and tourism officials from both countries.
23 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is boosting tourism revenue by integrating cultural tourism with convention tourism and expanding beyond traditional wildlife safaris and beaches to include heritage, indigenous knowledge, arts, and eco-cultural experiences. Cultural tourism is among the fastest-growing tourism segments globally, with increasing numbers of international and domestic tourists seeking authentic cultural experiences.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
Rising waters of Lake Naivasha have displaced tens of families in Kihoto estate and damaged farms, camping sites, and government infrastructure. Affected landowners are calling on the government to comply with a January court order and parliamentary committee recommendation to compensate or resettle them.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →