International Primates Day (Sep 1st)

Event

Ngilai Conservancy, Samburu County

Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE marked International Primate Day 2025 at Ngilai Conservancy, Samburu County under the theme: Promoting Sustainable Financing and Community Engagement in Primate Conservation. Over 500 community members were engaged on the importance of conserving the 9 vulnerable primate species in Kenya, with a special focus on the De Brazza and Percivalli black-and-white colobus monkeys, whose numbers are rapidly declining. Key primate threats such as habitat loss, poaching and limited funding for research and conservation were highlighted, emphasizing the need for collective action and levereging on technology in safeguarding these species. The event brought together partners and stakeholders including Colobus Conservation, Primate Global Foundation, Kenya Wildlife Service , Laikipia Wildlife Forum, Loisaba Conservancy, Ngilai Community Conservancy, Kalepo Community Conservancy and Namnyak Conservancy. The Member of Parliament, Samburu East, graced the event and underscored the link between primate conservation and community livelihood enhancement.

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