Animal Welfare Updates: April - May 2022

Primates, An Owl, A Bat and Others Shown Kindness at the Kenyan Coast

Diani was the preserve of efficient treatment and health as the veterinarians at The Animal Clinic attended to a number of cases in April and May. During these two months, of April and May, twenty-six (26) animal welfare cases were reported.

Of the injured and hurt, 9 were Sykes, 8 were Colobus, and 3 were Vervet monkeys. The animal attended to also included 2 Baboons, 1 Bat and 1 Verreaux’s Eagle Owl. Fortunately, the bat, and one of the Sykes monkeys were treated and released back to the wild.1 infant Colobus was re-united with her mother and 1 infant Sykes entered into long-term rehabilitation.

Other animals attended to included 1 bushbaby, and 1 black sparrowhawk. One (1) infant Colobus, 1 bushbaby and 1 Sykes monkey were treated and released back to the wild.

Four Animals Rescued in Nakuru, Kajiado and Machakos Counties

The gregarious animals can be spotted on the banks of Lake Elementaita and Lake Naivasha grazing in herds as they cannot tolerate dehydration in hot weather. In an effort to protect these species and others including a zebra, a waterbuck and a wildebeest, ANAW and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) once again venture out to wildlife habitat in the April and May.

Through KWS veterinarian office, an alert was received of an Oryx in distress. The Oryx was reported to have been entangled by a nylon rope at Marula ranch. ANAW in partnership with KWS responded to the incident in April.

The female Oryx was entangled by a rope on its horn and right front foot interfering with its mobility. The nylon rope was identified to have come from neighbouring flower farm and blown by wind to the sanctuary. The animal was darted without difficulties and the rope taken out. The animal had no injuries. It was revived and released back to the wild. This was the second time that the team had attended to an oryx caught by a nylon rope in the same area.

In April, a case of an injured zebra was reported by the residents of Kipeto area in Kajiado West Sub County. The zebra was reported to have had a cut injury on its right lump which was breeding. ANAW in partnership with KWS vet unit responded to the case and after inspecting the animal, it was found to be in good condition and the wound was healing well hence there was no need of intervening on the animal.

In May, ANAW and KWS rescued a snared waterbuck at Sirocco Ranch in Naivasha, Nakuru County. The team removed the snare that was causing the animal’s lameness.

In the same month, ANAW rescue team in partnership with KWS vet unit were able to respond to a snared female wildebeest that was sighted near Maanzoni Lodge. With the help of ranch scouts, and Honorary Warden Stephen Tankard, the team were able to successfully locate and dart the animal. The wildebeest had a thick wire tied just below its horns. There being no noticeable damage caused to the skin the team removed the wire and revived the animal, and subsequently released it back to the wild.

359 Animals Vaccinated Against Rabies in Kipeto, Kajiado West

A strategy to end human death from rabies by 2030 across the country is in place and ANAW in conjunction with selected county governments has been working hard to support this vision in Kenya. In this regard, ANAW, in conjunction with the County Government of Kajiado (Department of Veterinary Services) held a two-day vaccination campaign in Kipeto area in Kajiado West Sub-County of Kajiado County on May 7 and 8, 2022.

The campaign mainly targeted the dogs, cats, and donkeys. The dogs in this region play quite an important role as they are used to help in herding the livestock as well as providing protection of the homesteads. There are also many donkeys in the more sparsely populated areas that assist the community to carry water.

The exercise directly benefited 359 animals consisting of 71 donkeys, 49 cats and 239 dogs. The animals were vaccinated against rabies, dewormed, treated and provided with parvo-vaccine for the puppies. In addition, the community was educated on animal welfare and proper animal care. The Kajiado West Sub-County veterinarian, Dr. Sammy Koech, requested for further partnership in the provision of anti-rabies vaccination services in the area.

Kasigau Guardians Cite Rising Cases of Human-Wildlife Conflict

With the changing climate and steep population growth, cases of human wildlife conflict have been on the rise in the past few years. In Taita Taveta County, Kasigau Guardians carried out security patrols covering 23 patrol areas in April and 22 patrol areas in May.

They also received and responded to reported human wildlife conflict cases. Two attacks were reported where five cheetahs attacked and killed a number of goats around Mwaidoma Dam. It was also reported that a herdsman had been attacked by a buffalo. Reports on logging where 50 poles were confiscated were also filed.

Moreover, seven rangers from Kasigau Ranch were celebrated as they graduated from a training by Kenya Wildlife Service officials in Manyani. The Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancy Association (TTWCA) had organized and brought together the rangers and several others from different conservancies. The 3-month training which covered law enforcement, community relations, human rights, mitigation of human-wildlife conflict, application of intelligence and investigative skills was sponsored by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The training will enhance surveillance and provide an intelligence lens to the frequent patrols undertaken.

Strong Support Props Up Turtle Monitoring Efforts at the Kenyan Coast

Concerted conservation efforts to protect the turtles along the beautiful Kenyan coast has seen the species nest and hatch in safety where possible. Volunteers and monitors protect the endangered sea turtle by searching, tracking, and monitoring nests and ensure that hatchlings scramble to the safety of the oceans. ANAW continues to partner and support the often laborious work on the industrious individuals.

ANAW officials accompanied by Olive Ridley Trust (ORP) held a visit and discussions with Msambweni turtle monitoring group, Shimoni turtle monitoring group and Funzi Island turtle monitoring group on May 14, 2022. The team also held discussions with KWS Kisite - Mpunguti Warden Mr. Paul Wambi. At Msambweni, ANAW gave the last batch of the donation towards the renovation of the education centre hall to Msambweni group. The Msambweni team gave an update on the success made from the previous donation.

At Kisite-Mpunguti KWS offices, the team met with the warden and Shimoni turtle monitoring team. The warden expressed his gratitude to ANAW for the support of KWS station patrol fuel donation and for the support of turtle conservation in the area through supporting the turtle groups. ANAW held discussions with Shimoni Turtle Volunteers to discuss the group priority areas that they need to help improve their patrol efforts. At Funzi Island, the team met with the Funzi Island Turtle Volunteers and donated two bicycles to support their mobility to different sections of the island and thereby facilitating faster patrols. The ANAW team also donated some branded t-shirts and smart phones to each of the three turtle monitoring groups.

African Countries Discuss Welfare at the East Africa Cage-Free Chicken Conference

Representatives of various animal welfare organizations attended the East Africa Cage-Free Chicken Conference which explored cage free chicken in farming practices in East Africa, particularly in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya. The conference which was organized by Effective Altruism Fund and ANAW, was deemed crucial as the same deliberations can be translated in Nigeria, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and other countries represented by some participants attending the conference.

The meeting discussed the status of caged farming, the legal and policy framework, and consumer perceptions of caged farming systems in the four countries. The conference which focused on battery caged farming, gave an animal welfare perspective to the practise and it was established that caged poultry farming was not humane. Various discussants highlighted that Europe, and the US were phasing out the use of battery cage farming as a result of the ban in this type of poultry farming and the cages were being sent to Africa.

The dire issue of caged poultry systems was stated to have intensified industrialized farming and global trade. In these systems, it is observed that chicken grow in small spaces and that diseases were further spread in caged farming more than in free range farming.

The echo that indoor cage systems should be replaced by free range systems was loud and reverberating.

Donkeys Celebrated as the Country Marks National Donkey Day 2022

Donkey owners and animal welfare practitioners across the country found great meaning in activities undertaken to mark the day on May 17, 2022. ANAW in collaboration with the County Government of Kajiado as well as Brooke East Africa conducted an awareness and sensitization campaign at Olmapinu, Rombo location to mark the National Donkey Day. In total, 82 community members were sensitized and over 300 donkeys were vaccinated and de-wormed.

The meeting discussed the status of caged farming, the legal and policy framework, and consumer perceptions of caged farming systems in the four countries. The conference which focused on battery caged farming, gave an animal welfare perspective to the practise and it was established that caged poultry farming was not humane. Various discussants highlighted that Europe, and the US were phasing out the use of battery cage farming as a result of the ban in this type of poultry farming and the cages were being sent to Africa.

The dire issue of caged poultry systems was stated to have intensified industrialized farming and global trade. In these systems, it is observed that chicken grow in small spaces and that diseases were further spread in caged farming more than in free range farming.

The echo that indoor cage systems should be replaced by free range systems was loud and reverberating.

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Animal Welfare Updates - July 2022

Two Primates Treated and Released to the Wild

As they sit on the ground, scramble up a trunk and swing from one branch to another, we observe monkeys to be intelligent, agile, adaptive, and charming. We learn to be upbeat, curious, boundless, and witty from them. The gems of great character in the animals are valued and preserved in caring for them at Colobus Conservation. Each day, veterinarians at the Animal Welfare Clinic treat, care for, and nurture the primates and other animals in distress at the ocean side town along the Indian Ocean. Colobus Conservation Centre partners with ANAW through secondment of a veterinarian to the centre, to work together to promote compassion and ensure protection of the animals.

In July, 11 animal welfare cases were reported. The cases included four (4) Sykes monkeys, three (3) Colobus monkeys, one (1) baboon and three (3) Vervet monkeys. One (1} Sykes monkey and one (1) baboon were treated and released back to the wild.

De-snaring Takes Place at Eburu Forest Above the Lakes

Eburu Forest nestled on a volcanic mountain over Lake Naivasha to the south-east, Lake Elementaita to the north and Lake Nakuru to the north-west was the targeted site of snare removal in the month of July. The ANAW, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and Eburu Forest personnel undertook a de-snaring operation. Fortunately, no snares were recovered. However, three loggers were encountered during the exercise. Vehicle patrols were carried out in some ranches to monitor wildlife in distress.

In the great new partnership, the team was grateful to work with the Eburu forest team. Earlier the team held discussions with KWS Community Warden at Karagita Station in Naivasha and the senior warden at Hell’s Gate National Park. The KWS officers applauded ANAW for their partnership to curb bushmeat and urged them to continue partnering with KWS to address bushmeat menace in the area.

Giraffe and Zebra Rescues Abound in Nakuru and Machakos Counties

The tallest land mammals are characteristic of the African savannah as they stand tall in the wilderness of the plains. However, populations of giraffes are declining fast due to poaching for bush meat. Giraffes are a target species for the snarers in Naivasha as the town is a haven for the animals. The ANAW rescue team in collaboration with the KWS Veterinary Unit from the headquarters attended to a male giraffe with a snare tethered on a tree at Hell’s Gate National Park. The giraffe was sighted by a KK security guard manning geothermal pipeline in the area who alerted Hells Gate National Park KWS team. The vet darted the animal, the snare was removed, and the animal revived then administered with antibiotics.

Later in the month, ANAW rescue team in partnership with KWS Veterinary Unit from the headquarters, KWS Machakos and Manzoni ranch scouts attended to a female zebra with a snare on its right hind foot at Manzoni ranch in Machakos County. The snare was safely removed from the animal, wound cleaned and animal medicated with long-acting antibiotic before it was successfully released back to the wild.

An eland in distress was reported to have an injured leg at Maanzoni. On arrival, the eland was in severe pain and immobile. Due to the severe extent of damage and level of pain the eland was in, a humane decision was made to euthanize the animal and end its suffering.

Rescues also took place during desnaring exercise. Two zebras were attended to through the help of Naivasha resident KWS and Sheldrick Trust Veterinary Unit. The first was a sub adult Zebra that had a snare at Kenya Nut neighbouring Kigio Conservancy while the second was a zebra with severe lameness at Nini Flower Farm.

One of the zebras was quite lame and could be seen leg carrying. The zebra was attended by successfully removing the wire that had tissue grown over it and wound cleaned. The second zebra experienced severe lameness on the left hind limb was carried out at Nini Flower Farm. The animal had difficulty walking. On immobilization, an old, infected cut was found. The limb was cleaned, abscess lanced and wound disinfected. The animal was also medicated with long-acting antibiotics as well as analgesic for pain management.

Kasigau Guardians Join Rangers Across Taita Taveta County to Celebrate World Rangers Day

Taita Taveta County was a haven of buzz and great celebration as rangers from 18 ranches, three (3) schools and community members marked World Rangers Day 2022. The event held to honor this day was held at Kasigau Ranch. Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association, and member conservancies together with development partners including KWS, African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA), ANAW, Wildlife Works, the County Government of Taita Taveta, Association of Wildlife Conservancies Association Kenya and the River Jordan Medical Center came together to organize the big day.

The event was marked by a procession of the rangers, presentations, a health check-up, speeches from the invited guest and planting of trees. ANAW was honored to receive an awarded certificate of recognition for being part of the team that organized the event to celebrate and honor the rangers in Taita Taveta County.

The month presented a horde of activities as work went on at Kasigau Conservancy. The guardians were able to cover a total of 19 patrol areas. The team spotted several animals that frequent the conservancy including baboons dik-diks as well as rare sightings of the mongoose and the spotted genet. One intelligence report on poaching was filed where a team conducted an ambush at Boma Kiki and recovered some meat, clothes, torches, and a motorbike. Unfortunately, the owner escaped. From the patrols the team was also able to determine some of the areas that need frequent patrols after encountering animal blood stains.

Msambweni Patrols Reports Turtle Demise as Fishing By-Catch

A team of young enthusiasts were on beach patrol duty along coastline of the small fishing town of Msambweni on a mission to protect the endangered Green Sea Turtle in July. No new nests or hatchlings were found. However, the Msambweni Turtle Group monitors encountered one dead turtle along the shore which they set out to bury. The turtle was a by-catch, an unfortunate incident which led to its demise. The group also conducted one beach clean - up successfully and organized a meeting with the fishermen to discuss on how they can coordinate and work together to protect the turtles.

Their counterparts at Funzi Island recorded three (3) new nests which are expected to hatch in the month of August. The nests were relocated to safer ground. The team will be monitoring the nest to ensure their safety and protection from predators. They now await with bated breath for the hatching of the young ones!

Organizations Sensitize Farmers on Welfare Friendly Chicken Farming Systems

The free wandering hens commonly seen in beautiful rural homes in Kenya is a farming model that is encouraged and lauded for promoting good chicken welfare. With the biting economy however, many farmers have explored and invested in farming chicken in cages to encourage maximum numbers and hefty profits. Unfortunately, these systems harbor poor welfare practices for the birds.

This was the subject of discussion at a workshop organized by Healthy Hens in Nakuru County where ANAW was represented. The workshop targeting farmers addressed chicken welfare with a focus on chicken in deep litter systems. The ANAW team had the opportunity to present on status of cage-free farming in Kenya survey findings.

ANAW was also able to participate in animal welfare engagement meetings organized by Open Wing Alliance (OWA) in the same county. The meeting targeted selected farmers, animal traders, slaughterhouse operators and animal transporters. Further, the meeting addressed general welfare of animals, welfare of poultry battery cages and the need to eradicate poultry battery cages farming practices. Similarly, a meeting was also held targeting veterinarians and para-veterinary professionals.

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Animal Welfare Updates - June 2022

Primates in Diani Treated and Released

Fascinating monkey and baboon families tumbling and swinging from tree to tree is characteristic of the beautiful ocean side town of Diani. If one explores the natural habitat closely, they might find bushbabies, owls, and bats. Colobus Conservation perches in place to continue caring for these creatures.

Just this month, the Animal Welfare Clinic logged 10 cases including four (4) Colobus monkeys, four (4) Sykes monkeys, and one (1) Vervet monkey, and one (1) baboon. Two (2) Colobus, one (1) Sykes and one (1) Vervet monkeys were treated and released back to the wild. One abandoned infant Vervet monkey has entered the long-term rehabilitation program.

The partnership between ANAW and Colobus Conservation Centre in Diani, Kwale County continues to promote compassion, care and protection of the primates in the ecosystem.

Snared Dog Encountered as Veterinarians Undertake a De-snaring Exercise

The intricate types of snares are designed to target specific wildlife across Kenya’s wilderness. The snare targeted for buffalos is large thick and layered wires, mostly from telephone and electricity poles while the snare meant for smaller wildlife is one single loop of wire that is easily accessible. There were also unfortunate instances where snares trapped animals not targeted.

In June, a dog was found entrapped and struggling to free itself from a snare tethered on its neck during a de-snaring operation. A team of veterinarians representing Vet Treks (select Veterinarians from United States of America) joined in the group effort of the de-snaring team consisting of Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW), Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and Maanzoni scouts in a one-day de-snaring operation at Kwa Kyelu Ranch, in Machakos County, east of Nairobi Capital. The team managed to rescue the dog by removing the snare that would have certainly caused its death by strangulation. The dog was rescued and released to resume its life.

In this month, one de-snaring activity was carried out and two emergency wildlife rescue missions were conducted. The team managed to lift 45 wire snares.

Buffalo and Wildebeest Rescued in Nakuru and Machakos Counties

A wire snare that had been set achieved its objective when a buffalo was snared in Hells Gate National Park. The ANAW rescue team in partnership with KWS veterinary unit and Hells Gate team rescued a male buffalo with a winch wire snare on the left front foot at Hells Gate National Park in Naivasha. After revival, the team helped the animal to its feet as the animal had difficulty waking up. The Hells Gate team was left to care and monitor the progress of the animal.

Following an alert, ANAW rescue team in partnership with KWS veterinary unit set out to rescue a female wildebeest that was sighted near Manzoni Lodge. With the help of the ranch scouts, the team had been able to successfully locate and dart the animal.

In a different operation, the ANAW team in partnership with KWS attended to a male wildebeest with a long neck wire snare at Manzoni ranch in Machakos County. The animal that was sighted and reported to KWS by Manzoni scouts was dragging a long shiny wire snare going around neck crossing along one horn. The snare, which was still very lose, was safely removed after the animal was immobilized. The animal was treated for minor injuries unrelated to snare and safely released back to the wild.

A third attempt to locate a specific zebra reported to have a snare on its hind foot removed was successful. The animal was then darted, treated and safely released.

Indeed, it was a busy month for ANAW’s de-snaring and rescue team as they answered to many calls, requesting for help to give life to different injured and suffering animal species. The partnership with different stakeholders including Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and various ranches has been commendable.

Successful Spay-Neuter and Anti-Rabies Vaccination Take Place in Machakos County

Veterinary practitioners from across the country continue to vaccinate cats, dogs, donkeys and other animals against rabies in an effort to implement the National Rabies Elimination Strategy. With this vision, ANAW and Vet Treks Foundation in partnership with the County Government of Machakos (Department of Veterinary Services), Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (KSPCA) and TNR Trust carried out an anti-rabies vaccination and spay-neuter campaign in Masii area, Mwala Sub County in Machakos County.

The anti-rabies campaign aimed at controlling rabies outbreak in Machakos County which is recognized as one of the most rabies endemic counties in Kenya. The campaign further helped to address concerns of unvaccinated animals and overpopulation of dogs and cats in Machakos County, promote better treatment of animals as well impact knowledge to area vet professionals.

The exercise helped to sterilize 183 animals and vaccinate 1,115 animals, including 109 dogs, 45 cats and 29 stray dogs. The animals were vaccinated against rabies and dewormed. In addition, the community was educated on animal welfare and proper animal care.

Bushmeat Confiscated in Kasigau Ranch as Cases of Human-Wildlife Conflict Decline

Fomented conservation initiatives continue their work as small game are covertly killed for bushmeat at the 52, 305-acre Kasigau Ranch. Wildlife passing through the ranch, which is located in the migratory corridor between Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks, become vulnerable to poaching causing greater need for strong conservation measures.

In the month of June, Kasigau Guardians received and responded to four (4) incidences where they were able to confiscate bush pig and dik dik meat in two different patrols at Rubi area. The team was able to remove three (3) snares and observed human movements and flashlights during the night patrols.

Kasigau Guardians also confiscated logs and transported them to the ranch headquarters after reports of logging were issued. No cases of human-wildlife conflict reported this month. In the month of June, the ANAW-sponsored Guardians covered 24 patrol areas.

Humpback Whale Sighted and Buried by Turtle Monitors in Msambweni

Revellers of the Kenyan coast travel to the shores of the Indian Ocean to experience with glee, awe and wonder at the migration of the majestic humpback whales every year. It was, however, sombre for a group of four (4) turtle monitors when they received information from a fisherman that a dead humpback whale was sighted along the Msambweni coastline on June 20, 2022. KWS officials were promptly informed and together with the group, buried the great animal. The cause of death was not immediately determined.

The group also conducted daily beach patrols providing security, searching for nesting information and turtle cases although none has been recorded yet.

June was a month of celebration for the turtles of Diani as residents and representatives from various organizations gathered during the Diani Sea Turtle Festival at Safari Beach Hotel to honour the World Sea Turtle Day on June 19, 2022. ANAW participated in the event, which was organized by Conservation Education Society. Twelve (12) organizations had an opportunity to showcase their work.

Cage Free Chicken Farming Discussed at Workshop in Nakuru

ANAW in partnership with Open Wing Alliance (OWA) embraced the opportunity to present its work on cage free poultry project and the strides made in pushing for better poultry welfare in the country at a workshop held on June 30, 2022, in Nakuru County.

The meeting which was organised by Healthier Hens was held at ACK Cathedral Church of Good Shepherd. The meeting engaged with poultry farmers to raise awareness on chicken welfare as well promote cage free farming systems for chicken.

African Major Groups and Stakeholders Deliberate on UNEA 5 Achievements in Rabat, Morocco

Civil society groups and organizations from across the continent assembled in an African Major Groups and Stakeholders meeting that was organised jointly by United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), ANAW and Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection in Rabat, Morocco on June 20 - 21, 2022.

The meeting reviewed the achievements of UNEA 5 and considered the preparations that needed to be made in readiness for UNEA 6 in 2024. The group had opportunity during the meeting to interact with the UNEA 6 president, Hon. Mrs Leila Benali, who is also the minister responsible for environment in the Kingdom of Morocco.

Agreement Signed as United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Renews Cooperation with Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW)

The UN Environment Programme and the Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) have renewed their partnership by the signing of the Cooperation Agreement for three (3) years on June 2, 2022. This agreement will take the successful cooperation of ANAW with UNEP and its governing bodies, in particular the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), to a new level, thus contributing to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It builds on a previous agreement signed on August 19, 2019, and aims at building the capacity of Major Groups and Stakeholders, including civil society in Africa.

Since 2017, the parties have collaborated in planning and implementing the Africa Animal Welfare Conference – Action 2017 and 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya, 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020 virtually, 2021 in Accra, Ghana and look forward to hosting the Africa Animal Welfare Conference – Action 2022 in Gaborone, Botswana providing also an opportunity for participating organizations to discuss their engagement with the United Nations Environment Assembly.

“We are happy to continue our successful collaboration with ANAW and we look forward to working together in implementing activities that benefit the environment in Africa and beyond. In this context it is the right approach that our cooperation goes beyond animal welfare, looking at crosscutting issues, and aiming to encourage meaningful engagement from NGOs across Africa in UNEP and UNEA related activities,” said Alexander Juras, Chief of the Civil Society Unit, UN Environment Programme.

The renewed agreement will provide a framework for cooperation to guide the collaboration between UNEP and ANAW and it will further their shared goals on animal welfare, including wildlife, environment, and sustainable development.

ANAW appreciated the cooperation between the two parties and underlined that it helps to reach out to civil society partners in Africa that did not engage with UNEP or ANAW so far.

“The cooperation allows ANAW as one of the Major Groups and Stakeholders, with network partners and other civil society organizations, to partner with the UN Environment Programme. ANAW is committed to ensuring that the tenets agreed in the Cooperation Agreement are implemented for the betterment of animals, people, and the environment.” Josphat Ngonyo, ANAW’s Executive Director stated.

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Animal Welfare Updates - August 2022

Infant Colobus Monkey Reunites with its Troop

Many times, infant colobus monkeys, identified with a pink face and all white hair, that are found abandoned in Diani and its environs, find refuge in the arms of Colobus Conservation, a not-for-profit conservation organisation established to promote the conservation, preservation and protection of primates, and to which ANAW has partnered with. These infant monkeys are at times lucky to be reunited with the troop. Such was the case of an infant colobus found. The little one was reunited with the troop in the month of August.

In August, 16 animal welfare cases were attended to. The primates cared for included 10 Sykes monkeys, two Vervet monkeys, two colobus monkeys, one baboon, and one bush baby. One Sykes monkey was released back into the wild. Two (2) sick Sykes monkeys, according to ANAW’s Veterinary Officer based at the facility are reportedly showing positive response to medication and upon full recovery, will be released out to the wild.

Animals Survive Arrow Wounds while Three Others Rescued in August

As people co-exist with animals in the wild, they notice a limp in a zebra, discomfort in movement of an eland, a dizzy sway in the gate of a giraffe and general uncharacteristic behaviour in any of these animals. They almost always, immediately call for emergency rescues by the ever-responsive team comprised of ANAW rescue team and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) veterinary unit from Nairobi.

This month, the team undertook five (5) emergency wildlife rescue missions in Kajiado, Machakos, and Nakuru counties. Two of the animals rescued, a zebra and a giraffe, had been sighted with arrows lodged on the neck and the shoulder respectively. The zebra in Kedong Ranch, Naivasha and the giraffe in Ngurunga area, Kajiado, were darted and the arrows extracted successfully. They were treated, revived and released to the wild to recover.

A pregnant wildebeest, a zebra and a giraffe were also attended to. The inflammation on the giraffe’s foot was treated well, and aged snare was removed from the zebra and that dangling one from the wildebeest.

Human-Wildlife Conflict Takes a Worse Turn as Drought Ravages On

As the effects of the dire drought is experienced across the country, cases of human-wildlife conflict escalated in the month of August. Various reports were filed about a man who was killed by an elephant in Makwasinyi village in Kasigau, Taita Taveta County. Additionally, four (4) goats were killed by a cheetah in Rukanga Village and the sheep was killed by a cheetah in Mwarungu area.

A few trees were spotted and three charcoal jiko at Kasigau – Maungu ranch borders. A night ambush at Gae Rock where three (3) individuals were spotted with flashlights revealed no indication of slain animals.

ANAW continues to invest heavily in Kasighau wildlife guardians who are helping minimise the human-wildlife conflict by teaching the communities to stay away from wildlife areas. They are also engaged in sensitizing the communities on the importance of keeping these wildlife species as treasures for future generations.

A Decline in Poaching Activities at the Funzi Island Coastline Reported

Sea creatures are at a reprieve as the number of poaching activities have decreased along the Funzi Island coastline. The numerous patrols are undertaken frequently in the protected area. However, two (2) mortality cases were recorded.

The Msambweni group, with ANAW’s support, conducted beach patrols with the aim of protecting sea turtles along the Msambweni coastline. No new hatchlings and nests were found. Community members joined the Msambweni group in a beach clean-up undertaken on August 18, 2022. This was an activity aimed at sensitizing the communities living along the coastline to protect and conserve turtles.

The 6^th Africa Animal Welfare Conference (AAWC) - Action 2022

The 6^th Africa Animal Welfare Conference (AAWC) - Action 2022 will be held from 31^st October -2^nd November, 2022.

Conference Theme: Animals, People and the Environment in a Rapidly Changing 21^st Century

Conference Venue:
1. Virtual through a zoom platform.
2. Physical at the TraveLodge Hotel, Gaborone, Botswana.

Registration is ongoing. Please register today to book your slot.
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Here's a great way to support Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) to protect present and future generations of animals. You can do so through the following ways:

A Donation
Click link to donate: https://bit.ly/3p1Swyd

A Legacy in Your Will
By putting a bequest to ANAW in your will or trust, you will help us improve the lives of animals far beyond your lifetime. Contact Purity at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you need additional information about how to include us in your will.