How AI technology helps in monitoring and protecting wildlife in Kenya’s park

The cameras are not passive observers—they recognise specific species, track their movement

by GEORGE OWITI

News13 May 2025 - 19:59

In the shadows of Africa’s second-highest mountain, a technological transformation is taking place that could redefine the future of wildlife conservation in Kenya.

At the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, conservationists are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to protect endangered species—especially the critically endangered Mountain Bongo.

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