Partner Directory

Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife

• Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS): Field operations and protected area management
• Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI): Research and data collection
• Kenya Tourism Board: Marketing and tourism promotion
• Tourism Regulatory Authority: Standards and regulation

County Governments

• All 47 Counties: Local conservation programs
• County Wildlife Conservation and Compensation Committees (CWCCC): HWC management
• Community Conservancies: Local conservation initiatives
• Development Projects: County-level coordination

Big Cats Alliance

India Collaboration

• Big cat conservation strategies
• Technology transfer programs
• Joint research initiatives
• Capacity building exchanges

Multilateral Agreements

• CITES: Trade regulation compliance
• CBD: Biodiversity conservation targets
• CMS: Migratory species protection
• Regional Partnerships: Cross-border conservation

Development Partners

• World Bank Group
• European Union
• USAID
• German Development Cooperation (GIZ)

Universities

• University of Nairobi: Wildlife ecology and conservation research
• Kenyatta University: Environmental sciences and biodiversity
• Egerton University: Wildlife management and tourism
• International Universities: Collaborative research programs

Research Institutions

• Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
• Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
• International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE)
• East African Regional Universities

National Conservation NGOs

• Kenya Wildlife Society
• WildlifeDirect
• Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO)
• Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA)

International Conservation NGOs

• African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
• Save the Elephant
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
• Conservation International

Specialized Organizations

• Elephant research organizations
• Big cat conservation groups
• Marine conservation societies
• Community conservation initiatives

Tourism Industry

• Lodge and Hotel Operators: Sustainable tourism practices
• Tour Companies: Responsible wildlife tourism
• Airlines: Tourism access and connectivity
• Equipment Suppliers: Conservation technology providers

Corporate Social Responsibility

• Banking Sector: Conservation funding support
• Telecommunications: Technology solutions for conservation
• Manufacturing: Sustainable business practices
• Energy Sector: Green energy for conservation facilities

Community Conservancies

Distributed across all 47 counties with support through:

• Small Grants Fund: Financial support for conservation activities
• Capacity Building: Training and technical assistance
• Benefit Sharing: Equitable distribution of wildlife benefits

Local Participation

• Community Conservation Committees: Local governance structures
• Traditional Knowledge: Integration in conservation practices
• Employment Opportunities: Local job creation in conservation
• Education Programs: Conservation awareness initiatives