By Eddah Waithaka
WWF-Kenya and the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA) marked World Day for Safety and Health at Work on Monday by urging stakeholders to support an inclusive ranger workforce.
The call follows findings from the Kenya Community Ranger Perception Survey 2024, which highlighted key challenges facing community rangers, including lack of professional training, inadequate equipment, and inconsistent working conditions.
Mohamed Awer, CEO of WWF-Kenya, emphasized the need to increase women’s representation in the ranger workforce from 6% to at least 30%, aligning with Kenya’s constitutional requirements.
He also pressed for better welfare and working conditions for rangers. “Women bring valuable skills, perspectives, and approaches that strengthen conservation efforts, benefiting both people and wildlife,” he said.
WWF-Kenya and KWCA aim to promote gender inclusivity in conservation, ensuring all rangers can effectively protect nature, support communities, and boost local economies.
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Linet Misiko, COO of KWCA, stressed the urgent need for investment in ranger training. “Many conservancies struggle with the high cost of proper training, leaving rangers unprepared for complex field challenges,” she said.
WWF-Kenya, part of WWF International, has worked alongside the Kenyan government, communities, and private sectors since 1962 to promote sustainable development and environmental conservation.
KWCA represents Kenya’s conservancies, advocating for policies that support wildlife protection and community-based conservation. As a grassroots-driven organization, KWCA amplifies the voices of private and community conservancies nationwide.
The organizations further called for collective action to empower rangers, Kenya’s frontline conservation heroes.
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