Somali giraffes Stories

Conservationists demand probe into relocation of orphaned giraffes from Wajir to Nanyuki
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 11, 2025

NECA is calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances of the relocation, with findings made public to ensure transparency and accoun...

Wajir South MP condemns relocation of orphaned giraffes to Nanyuki
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 11, 2025

The removal, he said, was carried out without any consultation or consent from local authorities, wildlife experts, or residents who had been part of...

KWS moves reticulated Somali giraffes from Wajir to Nanyuki in major conservation effort
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 10, 2025

Rescued from poaching threats, two endangered Somali giraffes are moved to Nanyuki Range Park to ensure their safety and natural development.

Wajir celebrates International Giraffe Day as locals laud conservation efforts
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 22, 2025

The residents, however, said they were facing threats from armed poachers from the neighbouring Somalia and refugee camps

Conservationists warn of Somali Giraffe extinction amid rising poaching in North Eastern
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 26, 2024

The North-Eastern Wildlife Conservancies Association (NECA) reports that 87 giraffes have been killed by poachers in the first six months of this year...

Giraffe conservation groups raise alarm over surge in Somali giraffe poaching
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 27, 2023

Giraffe conservation groups in Garissa have raised an alarm over the surge in poaching cases threatening the endangered Somali Giraffe species in Nort...

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