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Rangers & Security

The backbone of community conservation

Rangers — often from the communities they serve — protect wildlife, people and livelihoods every day. KWCA supports their welfare, professionalism and recognition as key conservation professionals.
Our Approach

How we support rangers

Our work ensures that the people protecting Kenya’s wildlife are themselves protected, supported and empowered to succeed.
Conservancy ranger on patrol at LUMO Conservancy

Welfare & recognition

We champion ranger wellbeing, support access to insurance and safety equipment, and advocate for fair working conditions, professional recognition and inclusion of rangers in national conservation policy.

Training & technology

Working with partners, we deliver advanced training on field data systems — from EarthRanger to SMART — improving the quality of patrols, monitoring and evidence-based management.

Standards & rights

Through AWCRK we improve coordination and professionalism, and ensure all conservancies uphold the Rangers’ Code of Conduct, human rights and social safeguards.

At a glance

4,200+

Conservancy rangers across Kenya’s landscapes

1

Rangers’ Code of Conduct adopted

SMART

& EarthRanger data systems training

AWCRK

Association of Wildlife Conservancy Rangers

Resources

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On the ground

Projects on the ground

A selection of the projects and partnerships delivering this work alongside conservancies and communities across Kenya.

GEF 8: Advancing Human-Wildlife Conflict Management Effectiveness in Kenya through an Integrated Approach

Voice for Diversity: Safeguarding Ecosystems for Nature and People

Restore Biodiversity in Southern Kenya through an Integrated Community-Led Conservation Action

Standing behind Kenya’s conservancy rangers

See how ranger support connects to governance, monitoring and durable financing across our work.

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