Through the census, it was established that Kenya is home to a total of 36,280 elephants, representing a 21 per cent growth from 2014 when poaching was at its peak. This increase has been thanks to the sustained government crackdown on poaching and the illegal ivory trade.
The Kenya Tourism Board CEO Dr Betty Radier said; “Today, conservation is an important element, it is encouraging to see that more tourist destinations have embraced the concept of sustainable tourism and are now implementing various initiatives in this regard. The aim is to promote sustainable tourism and find a balance between communities, travellers, and conservation to ensure that we sustain the wild for as long as possible," Said Dr Radier
She added that the appointment of Edward Norton would be important in setting in motion the conversation around conservation of wildlife and natural resources in Kenya and across Africa.
Edday Nderitu marks a year since leaving Kenya