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Human Population Growth & Declining Wildlife Habitats With Alfred Mwanake

Boots on the ground podcastNov 04, 2021

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The Heart of Aviation with Captain. Gilbert Macharia Kibe

The Heart of Aviation with Captain. Gilbert Macharia Kibe

In this Podcast I’m chatting with Cpt. Gilbert Macharia Kibe, MD of Air Transport Consulting Ltd, a company devoted to the growth and development of aviation. We talk through his childhood and how he got into the aviation world, what has been in the aviation sector for more than four decades taught him and his professional career serving in various capacities around the world. We also dive into drones, drone laws in Kenya, his involvement with Expert Drones Africa, and what the future of aviation looks like plus so much more. Enjoy and be inspired 💚
Mar 18, 202436:24
The Power of Women in Conservation with Sylvia Ondabu

The Power of Women in Conservation with Sylvia Ondabu

This #InternationalWomensDay, join Mara Elephant Project Research Assistant Sylvia Ondabu as she details how a city girl ended up working up in conservation in the Mara and the women at MEP that Inspire her. Enjoy🐘❤️
Mar 08, 202409:46
Marley Sianto Sikawa on Travel, Conservation, Culture, Empowerment and Fitness

Marley Sianto Sikawa on Travel, Conservation, Culture, Empowerment and Fitness

This World Wildlife Day, I’m grateful to be talking with Marley Sianto Sikawa, a Maasai Lady with a vast experience and passion for East African tourism, conservation, cultural preservation and a travel enthusiast with a heart for her people. We talk through her upbringing and education, what drives her passion for what she doea, and her earlier years of the Miss Tourism Peagent and what that meant for her. We also dig into her current role as Assistant Director Tourism and Wildlife at Narok County, what her role entails and we touch on women empowerment, fitness and wholesomeness, things she is very big on. Enjoy💚
Mar 03, 202444:32
Drones for Good with William Ouma

Drones for Good with William Ouma

In this episode, I’m talking with William Ouma, the head of operations at Expert Drones Afrrica. William is a very talented and passionate young man with a key focus on using drones for good while enpowering the next generation to think bigger in terms of what they can achieve and do with technology. We talk through his upbringing, his current role at Expert Drones Africa, the state of drones in Kenya and how they are revolutionizing key economic sectors. We also dig into the future of unmanned aviation in kenya, where he draws his passion and inspiration, safety procedures while operating drones and his experience working with young people. Enjoy💚
Mar 01, 202420:04
Partnerships for Conservation with Dr. Michael Njoroge

Partnerships for Conservation with Dr. Michael Njoroge

Mara Elephant Project is sponsoring six episodes of Boots on the Ground Podcast, and we couldn’t think of a better first episode than spotlighting one of their key partners, Kenya Wildlife Service Vet Dr. Michael Njoroge who leads the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Mars Mobile Vet Unit. His over 20 years of experience as a wildlife Vet across Kenya has made a considerable contribution to the wellbeing of wildlife. Join us on the latest podcast episode featuring Dr. Njoroge. Enjoy💚
Feb 23, 202414:29
Leading the Charge in Conservation Storytelling with Trish Sewe

Leading the Charge in Conservation Storytelling with Trish Sewe

In this Podcast, I’m super excited to be chatting with Trish Sewe, a phenomenal woman I look up to in the communications and storytelling space. Trish is currently working as the Chief Operations Officer at Wildlife Direct and is also leading the implementation and management of all aspects of the National Geographic’s Team Sayari and Nature Positive Kids Outreach project. Tune in to hear her incredible journey in conservation, her passion for leadership and communications. We also dig into Team Sayari and the impact they have achieved with this groundbreaking series which is kids lead. Listen in and get inspired💚
Feb 07, 202447:51
A Conservation Journey Marked with Faith with Christian Mugabe

A Conservation Journey Marked with Faith with Christian Mugabe

In this episode, I’m chatting with Christian Mugabe, the Founder of Ngozi Naturals, a social enterprise changing the lives of local people in Rwanda and making a positive contribution to Rwanda’s conservation goals. We talk through his childhood, education, and how he got into conservation. We also dive into founding Ngozi Naturals, the impact they have achieved so far, and how he is empowering women and working closely with local communities to make sustainable skin care products. Enjoy and be inspired💚
Feb 02, 202437:57
Dr. Mukami Ruoro-Oundo A Wildlife Vet Driving Wildlife Conservation in Kenya Forward.

Dr. Mukami Ruoro-Oundo A Wildlife Vet Driving Wildlife Conservation in Kenya Forward.

In this last episode of our series ‘Female Vets Driving Wildlife Conservation in Kenya Forward’ I’m super thrilled to be chatting with Dr. Mukami Ruoro-Oundo, a senior Veterinary officer working for the Kenya Wildlife Service. We talk through how her journey into veterinary medicine unfolded, the time she almost gave up her schooling to focus on another career, her time at a clinic in Nyali, Mombasa and how that propelled her further into her field of expertise. We also dig into what drives her passion for wildlife conservation, what her typical work day looks like, biggest threats facing wildlife in Kenya and her advise to young people who would want to get into this space. Enjoy and be Inspired💚
Dec 12, 202301:01:03
Dr. Shaleen Sarange Angwenyi, A Wildlife Vet Driving Conservation Forward in Kenya

Dr. Shaleen Sarange Angwenyi, A Wildlife Vet Driving Conservation Forward in Kenya

In our third episode of the series ‘Female Vets Driving Wildlife Conservation in Kenya Forward’ I’m super delighted to be chatting with Dr. Angwenyi, who is currently the Wildlife Health and Disease Surveillance Manager with Smithsonian’s Global Health Program in Kenya. We talk through her upbringing, education and how her passion for animals and wildlife grew. We also chat about what her day looks like working in the research project, and what that entails. We dive deep into her work with community rangers and how the development and training of the EarthRanger health tool is coming along plus a whole lot more. Listen in and get inspired 💚
Dec 04, 202301:09:21
A Deep Dive into the Snake World with Kyle Buster

A Deep Dive into the Snake World with Kyle Buster

In this special podcast, I’m chatting with Kyle Buster, Curator at the Watamu Snake Farm. Kyle, born and raised in Nairobi also grew up with his grandparents in Tanzania where he was immersed in the rich wildlife learning from his grandad and a Tindiga bushman, developing valuable bush skills and deepening his respect for nature at an early age. In this podcast, we chat more about his upbringing, what fuels his passion for snakes, and how he ended up working as Curator of the Watamu Snake Farm. We also talk through the biggest threats facing snakes in Kenya, the programs he helps run at the Watamu Snake Farm and the intricacies about snakes and how the community perspectives is changing for the better. Enjoy and be inspired 💚
Nov 27, 202327:55
Dr. Florence Kang’ethe, A Wildlife Vet Driving Conservation Forward in Kenya

Dr. Florence Kang’ethe, A Wildlife Vet Driving Conservation Forward in Kenya

In this second episode of our new series, I’m chatting with Dr. Florence, a female wildlife veterinarian based at Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. We talk through her childhood, growing up surrounded by pets, her education and passion for conservation and her dreaded Meru National Park encounter with a lion. We also dive into her time working with Chimpanzees and black rhino at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Get to hear her insights into how she aims to mentor young girls looking to venture into the world of veterinary medicine. Enjoy and be inspired 💚
Nov 22, 202328:30
Dr. Sharon Mulindi, A Wildlife Vet Driving Conservation Forward in Kenya

Dr. Sharon Mulindi, A Wildlife Vet Driving Conservation Forward in Kenya

In this Podcast, I’m talking with Dr. Sharon Mulindi, a dedicated wildlife veterinarian committed to wildlife health and conservation. We talk through her journey into veterinary medicine, her passion for wildlife, and how she manages a healthy work life balance. We also dig into the threats she has come across facing wildlife and wild spaces in Kenya, a sneak peek into her day as a vet, and her final word to any women out there who are looking to follow her path. Enjoy & learn💚
Nov 16, 202349:05
Catalyzing Restoration at a Larger Scale with Catherine Machungo

Catalyzing Restoration at a Larger Scale with Catherine Machungo

In this new podcast, I’m talking with Catherine Machungo, Carbon State at Natural State. We talk through her career and journey into conservation, how she and her colleagues at Natural State are creating tangible technological solutions that people can utilize and how Natural State is tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation. We also dig into the carbon conversation , technology and how Natural State ia looking to increase their capacity building and also work with local Universities in Kenya to create more impact. Enjoy💚
Nov 06, 202327:02
Safeguarding Nairobi National Park with Felix Mutwiri

Safeguarding Nairobi National Park with Felix Mutwiri

In this podcast, I’m talking with Felix Mutwiri, the Secretary, Friends of Nairobi National Park(FoNNaP). We talk through his journey into conservation, what drives his passion, all about FoNNaP, and the threats facing Kenya’s wildlife and wild spaces. We also dive into Nairobi National Park, how they are linkingthe local communities in management of the park and the youth as well and also fundraising strategies aimed at attracting more funds to safeguard Nairobi National Park. Enjoy💚
Oct 30, 202348:46
A Voice for Giraffe with Dr. Arthur Muneza

A Voice for Giraffe with Dr. Arthur Muneza

In this podcast, I chat with Dr. Arthur Muneza a Wildlife ecologist working for the Giraffe Conservation Foundation as the East Africa Coordinator. We talk through his childhood and upbringing, how he got started working with giraffe, operation Twiga and what his role entails at the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. We also dig into the biggest threats facing giraffe, Twiga tracker tagging operation and its objectives and youth involvement in conservation. Enjoy💚
Oct 13, 202301:07:07
Youth on the Frontlines of Conservation with Napanu Stella

Youth on the Frontlines of Conservation with Napanu Stella

In this new episode, I’m talking with Napanu Stella, a biodiversity conservation scientist and a multitalented artist keen on Ecosystem Health. She is currently working as the rangelands officer with the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT). We talk through her childhood experiences and interactions with nature, her passion for visual arts and live performances, what her role entails at NRT and how she is working alongside her colleagues to improve rangelands health while working alongside local communities. We also dive into how she is connecting art with conservation and her engagement with the youth across Kenya’s conservancies to formulate policies that will guide youth involvement in conservation. Enjoy💚
Oct 03, 202339:26
To A Greener and Cleaner Future with Teddy Kinyanjui

To A Greener and Cleaner Future with Teddy Kinyanjui

In this new Podcast, I’m talking with Teddy Kinyajui, Sustainability Director ans Founder at Cookswell Jikos. We talk through his childhood and how he got involved with the natural world from an early age, Seedballs Kenya and some of the programs he helps run and also what seedballs are and why they’re so effective in regenerating some of our degraded ecosystems. We also dive into some of the biggest threats facing our key ecosystems and some of the challenges and successes he has had in his colorful career. Enjoy💚
Sep 26, 202335:02
Beyond the Lens with Amish Chhagan

Beyond the Lens with Amish Chhagan

In this new podcast, I’m super excited to be speaking with Amish Chhagan, a wildlife photographer originally from Zambia. We talk through his first encounter with a camera and what felt like, his career progression and challenges he faced and continue facing in his career. We also dive into his creative process and what that looks like for him when doing stories or creating moments. Enjoy💚
Sep 05, 202301:00:43
Conserving Orangutans with Leif Cocks

Conserving Orangutans with Leif Cocks

Happy World Orangutans Day! In this episode, I’m super excited to be speaking with Leif Cocks, world renowned expert on Orangutans. Starting with 15 Orangutans, Leif takes us through why he started working to save this species, what makes Orangutans special animals and he also highlights some of the biggest threats facing Orangutans today. We also dive into the power of collectivization in conservation and the dire need to rewild and reclaim some of the habitas that our wildlife and locak communities call home. Listen in to the end to learn more about how you can support Leif and Wildlife Conservation International (WCI). Enjoy💚
Aug 19, 202324:40
Shifting Narratives in Wildlife Conservation & Storytelling with Trishala Naidu

Shifting Narratives in Wildlife Conservation & Storytelling with Trishala Naidu

In this new Podcast, I’m talking with Trishala Naidu, South African based Wildlife Presenter, Voice Artist, Biologist and Safari Guide. We dive into how her childhood shaped the person she is today, working with the KZN sharks board and the transition to WildEarth and she also highlights some of the biggest threats facing wildlife and wild places in South Africa today. We also talk through her deep LOVE for chameleons, pitching for Bob, the green turtle at Wildscreen Nairobi and what that meant for her plus a whole lot more. Enjoy💚
Aug 07, 202351:17
Empowering Wildlife Rangers with Lew Bedford

Empowering Wildlife Rangers with Lew Bedford

#HappyWorldRangerDay2023! In this new podacst, I’m talking with Lew Bedford, the Founder of RangerLab, a UK registered charity, whose focus is on equipping and empowering wildlife rangers. We talk through his journey and passion for conservation, how RangerLab came to be, challenges facing our rangers on the ground and how we can make the work our rangers do an attractive profession for young people to also plug in. Enjoy💚
Jul 31, 202328:18
Insights from a Local Citizen Scientist & Environmental Educator with Sopia Luka

Insights from a Local Citizen Scientist & Environmental Educator with Sopia Luka

In this new episode, I’m talking with Sopia Luka, who is working with Connected Planet Foundation and Semadep Foundation, running wildlife clubs in schools, doing migration trips, and the Women in the Wild Programme. We also dive into his passion for conservation, threats facing the Greater Mara Ecosystem and why it is very key to include young people in the conservation conversation. Enjoy💚
Jun 26, 202322:50
Giving Back to Our Ocean Ecosystems with Aaniyah Martin

Giving Back to Our Ocean Ecosystems with Aaniyah Martin

In this new podcast, I’m speaking with Aaniyah Martin, Founder of The Beach Coop an organization whose mission is to effectively connect people, institutions and organizations through evidence based education and experimental learning to keep South Africa’s beaches clean and healthy and to protect and enhance ocean health. We talk through her story and upbringing growing up in Cape Town surrounded by the ocean and mountains, how she began in marine conservation, and forming The Beach Coop. We also dive into the challenges facing our oceans today, the challenges she has faced in her career so far, and the successes working with women. Listen in to the end to hear her message to our young people. Enjoy💚
Jun 08, 202325:07
Young Voices in Conservation with Owino Raymond

Young Voices in Conservation with Owino Raymond

Happy Madaraka Day! In this episode, I’m talking with Owino Raymond, Kenyan born and bred early career conservation biologist with a major focus in the conservation of large mammals in East Africa. We talk through his early years of studies, how his passion for conservation grew and his research work about Giraffes in Garissa County, in the northern parts of Kenya. We also dive into challenges and opportunities for young Kenya conservationists and a whole lot more. Enjoy💚
Jun 01, 202346:06
Local Communities at the Center of Bee Keeping with John Bowen

Local Communities at the Center of Bee Keeping with John Bowen

Happy World 🐝 Day. In this podcast, I’m talking with John Bowen, Bee Keeping Coordinator at The Maa Trust, in Maasai Mara. We talk through what his role entails, where his passion for apiculture stemmed from and how the Maa honey social enterprise came to be and its positive impacts to the local community. We also dive into the challenges facing bee keepers in the Greater Mara Ecosystem and we also look into the interrelationship between bee keeping and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Enjoy💚
May 20, 202321:43
Elephants Without Borders with Dr. Tempe Adams & Isaiah ‘Izzy’ Mwezi

Elephants Without Borders with Dr. Tempe Adams & Isaiah ‘Izzy’ Mwezi

In this Podcast double, I’m excited to be speaking with Dr. Tempe Adams, the coexistence & education manager for Elephants Without Borders, an NGO based in Botswana and Izzy, the program assistant for the Human Elephant Coexistence program. We talk through their roles at EWB, what drives their passion for conservation, biggest threats facing elephants and their habitats in Botswana and the tools they use to promote coexistence and end human elephant conflicts. Enjoy💚🎙️
May 15, 202337:52
The SOUL & DNA of Conservation with Ian Craig

The SOUL & DNA of Conservation with Ian Craig

In this episode, I’m talking with Ian Craig, a great man I consider to be the pioneer of community conservation in Africa. Ian has helped founded both Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Northern Rangelands Trust and is currently serving as the Chief Partnership, Growth & Innovation Officer for NRT. We talk through how he got started in conservation, what drives this big passion he has for wildlife and also how wildlife is contributing to a better life for local communities in the Northern part of Kenya. We also dig deep into the community conservation model, it’s success under the flagship organizations Ian founded, carbon revenues and how we can unlock local funding and also bandirty in the Northern Kenya and what we can do to put an end to this. Enjoy💚
Apr 20, 202329:11
Accelarating Conservation Impact in Africa with Charlie Mayhew and Edward Ndiritu

Accelarating Conservation Impact in Africa with Charlie Mayhew and Edward Ndiritu

In this new special podcast, I’m talking with Charlie Mayhew, MBE the Cofounder and CEO, Tusk Trust and Edward Ndiritu, the Head of the Anti-Poaching Unit at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. We talk through how the conservation charity Tusk, came to be and also the Tusk Conservation Awards. We dig into the success of Edward’s security startegy at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and the huge success behind Tusk’s conservation approach supporting local grassroots organizations across Africa, plus a whole lot more on the threats facing wildlife in Africa and what the future looks like. Enjoy💚
Apr 10, 202345:15
Save The Rhino Trust & The Future of Rhinos in Namibia

Save The Rhino Trust & The Future of Rhinos in Namibia

In this new episode, I’m delighted to be talking with Lorna Dax, Programs and Partnership Development Assistant at Save The Rhino Trust in Namibia. Lorna shares her love for nature and traveling during her school years and how she got into conservation. She has worked alongside local communities for 5 years. We also dig into her role at SRT, pressing threats facing Rhinos in Namibia and what SRT is doing to ensure that the Rhino population is stable! Enjoy💚
Mar 13, 202322:40
Solving the Human Elephant Crisis one Crop at a time with Abigael Simaloi Pertet

Solving the Human Elephant Crisis one Crop at a time with Abigael Simaloi Pertet

Happy International Women’s Day! In this new episode, I’m talking with Abigael, Head of the coexistence project, at Mara Elephant Project in the Greater Mara Ecosystem. Abigael is researching solutions at the Experimental farm whose aim is to build a model for coexistence and ensure a win win for both the local community and the wildlife. We talk through her journey and early career and what drove her to go into agriculture and sustainability. We also dive into the what she does at the experimental farm, the data driven research that goes on there and different research indexes and what that means for the coexistence model that she and her team are looking to build. Listen in to the end to hear her message to all the women as we mark Women’s Day. Enjoy💚🎙️
Mar 08, 202328:50
Mara Elephant Project: A conservation success story with Wilson Sairowua

Mara Elephant Project: A conservation success story with Wilson Sairowua

It’s World Wildlife Day today! In this episode I’m talking with Wilson Sairowua, Mara Elephant Project’s Conservation Officer. We talk through his journey in conservation, human elephant conflict and some of the tools they use at MEP to mitigate these conflicts. We also dive into some of the technological software that is used in the field, community empowerment and how you can support MEP and their conservation efforts in the Greater Mara Ecosystem. Enjoy💚🎙️
Mar 03, 202320:40
Walking With Gorillas, An Uplifting, Awe- Inspiring Memoir By Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka

Walking With Gorillas, An Uplifting, Awe- Inspiring Memoir By Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka

In this new episode, I’m super grateful to have Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka on the show again and this time we are talking about her memoir - Walking With Gorillas set to be released in March this year. We dig into what motivated her to pen down this book, some of the top conservation issues addressed, her journey as an African Wildlife Veterinarian and she also shares her thoughts on the future of African conservation. Remember you can pre- order the book now (check link on our socials). The book will be available in our book stores locally in the next few months. Enjoy💚
Feb 13, 202330:03
Wetlands Restoration with Joyce Koech

Wetlands Restoration with Joyce Koech

Happy World Wetlands Day 2023! In this new episode, I’m speaking with Joyce Koech, a climate and gender Justice activist from Mombasa, Kenya. Joyce is the co-founder of Blue Earth Organization, a youth and women led organization working tirelessly to restore degraded mangrove ecosystems along the coast of Kenya. We talk through how she got started with blue earth, why wetlands are important and also the biggest threats facing mangroves along the coast. We also dig into her passion for working with young people and more so women in the fight against climate change. Enjoy💚
Feb 02, 202329:39
Insights from a true conservationist with Carel Verhoef

Insights from a true conservationist with Carel Verhoef

In this new episode, I am extremely happy to be speaking with Carel Verhoef, a true conservationist at heart based in the Serengeti. We begin by hearing how he got started in conservation having grown up in Kruger National Park, we also talk through creating value in non mainstream parks and buffer zones for conservation to work, his insights on private wildlife conservation models and some of the biggest threats to East Africa’s conservation spaces. Finally we dive into technology, storytelling and conservation and what the future of Africa’s wildlife looks like. Enjoy💚
Jan 27, 202342:24
Nature Storytelling with Chioma Okafor

Nature Storytelling with Chioma Okafor

In this podcast, I’m excited to be speaking with Chioma Okafor, a conservation biologist from Nigeria. We talk through her journey with nature and what she aimed to achieve with conservation storytelling. We also dive into nature conservation in Nigeria and the gaps in women leadership in the conservation space. Listen in to the end to lob why the elephant is her favorite animal. Enjoy💚
Dec 06, 202221:41
Sumatran Tigers • A conservation conversation with Leif Cocks

Sumatran Tigers • A conservation conversation with Leif Cocks

In this new podcast episode, I’m talking with Leif Cocks, founder of the International Tiger Project. We talk through his early years when he started working with 15 Orangutans which later led him to focus on other key species such as the Sumatran Tigers and Elephants. Our focus mainly is on the Sumatran Tigers, their conservation, the threats they are facing and what Leif is working towards alongside the local indigenous peoples to ensure that both the tigers and people survive and thrive. Listen in to the end to soak in all the wisdom Leif offers us. Enjoy💚
Nov 29, 202222:36
Youth for Climate Action with Risper Asembo

Youth for Climate Action with Risper Asembo

In this new episode, I am excited to be speaking with Risper Asembo, a Kenyan environmentalist, climate and social Justice activist, a wildlife conservationist and the founder of Beyond the Trails Kenya. We talk through her first encounters with the effects of climate change and her journey to becoming a climate activist. We also dive into the key drivers of climate change in Africa, what role we can play as African countries to provide global climate solutions and also what the youth, who make up 70% of Africa’s population can do to keep 1.5 degrees alive. Enjoy🎙️🍃
Nov 22, 202232:19
Rewildology & Boots On The Ground Podcast Swap

Rewildology & Boots On The Ground Podcast Swap

In this new podcast,a one of it’s kind for sure, I talk with Brooke Mitchell-Norman, a conservation biologist also creator & host of Rewildology, a podcast where she gives a voice to those conserving, restoring and rewildling our planet. We talk through how we got into tourism and conservation, how we found ourselves podcasting, conservation ins and outs both here in Africa and abroad and a whole lot more. Enjoy💚
Nov 15, 202201:23:22
Pangolin Conservation with Arineitwe Moses

Pangolin Conservation with Arineitwe Moses

In this episode, I talk with Arineitwe Moses AKA The Pangolin Man. He is the director at Kigezi nr conservation and development and he is based in Uganda. We talk through his love for wildlife and nature, how he began his work in pangolin conservation and we also dive in into some of the biggest challenges facing pangolins in Uganda and what he is doing through his grassroots organization to drive positive change by involving the local communities and putting them at the forefront in ensuring pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals survive and thrive in the wild. Enjoy💚
Nov 03, 202224:45
Home Swapping With Andy McGinlay

Home Swapping With Andy McGinlay

In this new episode, I talk with Andy McGinlay COO at a disruptive and exciting startup called holiday swap. We talk through his love for adventure and backpacking in some of the most dangerous places in the world and we also dig deeper into what holiday swap is about and why you should definitely download this app which will cut your accommodation costs and enable you to travel cheap and safe. Enjoy💚
Oct 27, 202224:14
Walking For Elephants with Jim Justus Nyamu

Walking For Elephants with Jim Justus Nyamu

In this new podcast, I talk with Jim Justus Nyamu. Popular for his campaign, ‘Ivory belongs to Elephants’, Jim has dedicated his life to conservation of the African Elephant. We talk through his story and dig deeper on why elephants, the threats elephant populations in Africa are facing and what we can all do to support his conservation efforts. Enjoy💚
Oct 07, 202231:28
Let’s talk Primates with Colobus Conservation

Let’s talk Primates with Colobus Conservation

In this new episode, I’m excited to be speaking with Susan-Rose Maingi, Conservation Manager at Colubus Conservation. We dig into her conservation Journey and we also talk through what she does in Kwale County where she oversees the day to day operations of projects that promote the mitigation of challenges experienced by communities living with primates. Enjoy💚
Sep 01, 202250:42
True Adventures, True Passion & True Conservation with Holly Budge

True Adventures, True Passion & True Conservation with Holly Budge

In this new episode, I talk with Holly budge, founder and leader of international non profit, How Many Elephants and recently launched World Female Ranger Week which we’re celebrating from the 23rd to the 30th of June. We talk through her adventures, her work with How many elephants, threats facing biodiversity, gaps to women leadership in conservation and we also get to hear what it meant for her to skydive and summit the Everest. Enjoy💚
Jun 23, 202228:13
5 Years of the STRONG HIGH SEAS PROJECT in the South East Atlantic Region

5 Years of the STRONG HIGH SEAS PROJECT in the South East Atlantic Region

In this round table, I’m talking with four of Birdlife Africa’s partners to celebrate the completion of the STRONG HIGH SEAS PROJECT focusing on the work done in the Southeast Atlantic region over the last 5 years since the project was started, the successes this project has achieved, challenges faced, and finally prospects of having a treaty that everyone agrees to. Enjoy💚
May 26, 202243:31
Digging In To Regreen Africa With Senne Van ‘t Hof

Digging In To Regreen Africa With Senne Van ‘t Hof

In this new episode I talk with Senne Van ‘t Hof, communications lead at Justdigit. We talk through how Justdigit came to be, their projects and programs across Africa and how they’re working with local communities to regreen Africa’s degraded landscapes. We also dig into how we can all be of help to support their mission and leverage on tech to ensure scalability of their regreening efforts. Listen in and enjoy💚
May 23, 202227:38
Indigenous Led Conservation With Benson Kanyembo

Indigenous Led Conservation With Benson Kanyembo

In this new episode, I talk with Benson Kanyembo, A wildlife law enforcement advisor working for Conservation South Luangwa in Zambia. We talk through his humble beginnings and his work around wildlife conservation. We also dive into threats facing wildlife in Africa, indigenous conservation and a whole lot more. Enjoy💚
Mar 25, 202227:30
Pushing The Environmental Agenda Forward With Kaluki Paul Mutuku

Pushing The Environmental Agenda Forward With Kaluki Paul Mutuku

In this podcast, I talk with Kaluki Paul Mutuku, a Kenya based young climate advocate and an environmental defender. We talk through how he got started in his passion for the environment, programs & organizations he is involved with, and how Cop 26 played out in Glasgow last year. We also dive into the role of the youth and local communities in the environmental space and the key drivers to climate change in Africa. Enjoy💚
Feb 15, 202227:54
Healthy Animals= Healthy People=Healthy Planet With Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka

Healthy Animals= Healthy People=Healthy Planet With Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka

In this podcast, I talk with Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka, Founder and C.E.O, Conservation Through Public Health. We talk through her conservation journey, CTPH and the programs they run to ensure both people and animals coexist. We also dig into how the Village health conservation teams operate on the ground and the value of ecotourism plus so much more. Enjoy💚
Jan 31, 202253:58
Closing The Curtain On 2021

Closing The Curtain On 2021

In this short episode, I take this special moment to thank all of you for your support, encouragement and presence in this podcast. Baraka tele💚
Dec 30, 202105:56
What Is The Place Of The Justice System In Wildlife Conservation?

What Is The Place Of The Justice System In Wildlife Conservation?

In this new podcast episode, I’m talking with Katto Wambua, Wildlife Justice Director, Space For Giants 🐘. We talk through his beginnings and career in conservation, what fueled his passion for wildlife law enforcement, and we also dive deep into the Wildlife Justice systems and the work he and his team does at Space For Giants across the region plus so much more. Enjoy💚
Dec 06, 202148:16