Boots on the ground pod

21/09/2025

In this episode of the Boots on the Ground Podcast, Dr. Philip Muruthi, the Vice President of Species Conservation and science shares his extensive journey in conservation, highlighting the importance of community involvement, innovative solutions, and the need for a holistic approach to wildlife protection.

He discusses the successes in the role of technology, and the significance of educating and inspiring the next generation to engage in conservation efforts. Dakrari emphasizes the urgent need for action to protect endangered species and the environment for future generations.

Stay tuned as this podcast is scheduled for tomorrow as we celebratw this year’s

17/09/2025

Drone Rangers: Tech Powering Conservation at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project

Poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict. These challenges demand bold solutions. In the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project, six trailblazing ladies, known as ‘Team Owl’ are flying drones to protect and proving they are more than just machines. They are tools of empowerment, protection, and pride.

Join us tomorrow as Florence Mwakio shares how is helping , , and safeguard in ways once unimaginable.

Don’t miss this inspiring podcast, where technology meets conservation and women lead the way.

07/09/2025

This September, Boots on the Ground takes you to the frontlines of where conservation collides with the hard truths of

From clogged riverbanks and overcrowded crossings, to rangers under pressure, bribes, and guests pushing guides for the ‘perfect shot’ - our wildlife and wild spaces are paying the price.

Join us in a new series that dares to ask and answer the following:
✅ How can ethical guiding reshape the safari industry?
✅Social media travel influencers vs guests expectations and entitlement
✅Navigating the evolution of overtourism
✅Wildlife Tourism and responsible tourism being interconnected and essential for sustainability
✅Local communities having a voice in tourism decisions that affect them
✅The intersection of tourism and conservation
✅How camps and lodges could implement sustainable practices to support ethical tourism
✅Travellers should document both successes and challenges in conservation

Let’s rethink, reimagine, and reclaim ethical tourism together🎙️

Stay tuned and hear from and Felix Ongoma in this thrilling and enlightening podcast series🎙️

First episode drops tomorrow, Monday 8th September 2025. Keep your ears and eyes peeled on this feed.

Baraka tele💚

16/08/2025

If you haven’t yet, tune in on your favorite podcast streaming platform NOW and get inspired🎙️

15/08/2025

It’s one thing being inspired by someone and it’s another thing experiencing them and seeing them in person, and hearing them talk, and embracing them!!

I have always followed the Nkaisserry’s and their leadership and family values have always inpsired me.

Hellen Nkaisserry is soft spoken, very humble, a matriarch in her own right, an entrepreneur, a family person who means well for the society and her country. Carrying on the legacy of her late husband with so much grit and passion couldn’t be more proud.

I cannot wait to dig in on this memoir dubbed The General and I to borrow on the leadership skills and values that made the late MAJ GEN (RTD) Nkaissery rise through the ranks to the holding very senior leadership roles in Government until his demise.

It doesn’t get any better than this!!

In the foreword, I read that the general was led by love and passion for Kenya; and by a desire to make a difference for the betterment of our people and our nation. He was and will forever be a noble character, who after years of service, left Kenya immeasurably better.

10/08/2025

Today is

Today, they survive in less than 8% of their historic range with populations having fallen by over 40% in just 30 years.

are the heartbeat of the Savannah, the only social big cats living in prides, their roars echoing up to 8km across the plains. Yet, their future hangs in the balance due to habitat loss, poaching, and human wildlife conflicts.

Protecting lions means protecting entire ecosystems and without them nature’s balance is lost.

This , go out of your way to support conservation efforts and speak up for the pride.

31/07/2025

17/07/2025

words couldn’t ring in an better than this. We are challenged as young people to build from the ground up. To trust the process. To put our best foot forward. To collectivize. To move forward with hope. And with all this we shall sit on those high tables and be able to influence policy, secure livelihoods, and protect our natural world.

If you haven’t yet, tune in NOW on all your favorite podcast streaming platforms🎙️

Baraka tele💚

04/07/2025

How can data and research be harnessed to accelerate in REDD+ projects? Don’t miss this insightful podcast featuring Yvonne Githiora, Research Scientist Regional Office in Nairobi.

She shares how Integrating scientific research with indigenous and local knowledge has led to the co-creation of targeted strategies that not only reduce but also support biodiversity conservation and sustainable land use.

A must listen for anyone committed to climate solutions rooted in evidence and community partnership.

Keep your ears and eyes peeled on this feed as we prepare this podcast for you.

02/07/2025

Me and the gang🐃🐘🐆🦍. Some grunt, some stomp, one sips.

22/06/2025

Meet Nkateko Mzimba, a powerhouse protector of and . At just 32, Nkateko has become a symbol of resilience and leadership. Starting her journey in 2014 with and the department of Fisheries, Forestry, and the Environment, she trained with Pro Track Anti-Poaching Academy and became one of the original members of the - South Africa’s trailblazing all-female ranger team.

From braving incursions to rising as a Sergeant, Media Liaison, and driver, Nkateko now leads foot and vehicle patrols in Olifants West Nature Reserve, helping keep safe - without even carrying a weapon.

Off duty, she’s a community champion. Through her self-founded Nkateko Hluvukani Foundation, she feeds over 50 people, pays bills for her childhood crèche, teaches kids about wildlife, and promotes through hands-on nature experiences.

Her heroic efforts have earned her accolades like highly commended Ranger Award, the Conservation Hero Award, and most recently, Best Field Ranger 2023 by the African Conservation Awards.

Nkateko isn’t just patrolling the wild, she’s reshaping it. Stay tuned as we dive into her extraordinary journey, from the bush to the classroom, from the frontline to the future of conservation.

Stay tuned Tuesday 10:00AM EAT💚🎙️

22/06/2025

Ahead of we reiterate our commitment to amplifying voices for female rangers on the frontlines of safeguarding our shared