About Us
- Who We Are
Sabuli Wildlife Conservancy is a community-led conservancy located in Wajir South, within Sabuli Division, North Eastern Kenya. Established in 2012 through the initiative of local elders, youth, and women, Sabuli was founded to stop poaching, restore degraded rangelands, and promote peaceful coexistence between people and wildlife.
Formally registered as a Community-Based Organization (CBO) under Kenyan law, Sabuli Wildlife Conservancy stands as a model of community-driven conservation. We empower local communities to lead in wildlife protection, natural resource management, and sustainable development, ensuring that conservation benefits the people who live closest to wildlife.
Our work focuses on protecting endangered species, securing water resources, and building resilient livelihoods in the challenging arid landscapes of North Eastern Kenya. At Sabuli, we believe that both people and wildlife can thrive together, creating a safe and productive environment for future generations.
- Landscape & Wildlife
Sabuli lies in an arid and semi-arid rangeland that connects Habaswein to the wider Ewaso ecosystem, forming a crucial wildlife corridor across northern Kenya. The conservancy is situated near the Lorian Swamp and several seasonal wadis, which provide critical water sources during the rainy seasons.
Despite harsh conditions, this landscape supports iconic wildlife, including the reticulated Somali giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and lions. The local pastoralist communities share this fragile ecosystem with wildlife, relying on the same scarce water and grazing resources. With erratic rainfall and frequent droughts, Sabuli’s conservation work focuses on rangeland restoration, water management, and human-wildlife coexistence.
- Why Sabuli Matters
Sabuli Wildlife Conservancy is one of Kenya’s few remaining strongholds for the reticulated Somali giraffe, a species now facing severe decline due to poaching, drought, and habitat loss. In recent years, the region has suffered devastating droughts, widely reported in global media, which have affected both wildlife and livelihoods.
Sabuli’s response has been to strengthen ranger patrols, enhance water access, and build community partnerships to mitigate these impacts. Our approach combines local knowledge with conservation science to protect wildlife while improving the well-being of pastoralist families.
By empowering the community to lead conservation, Sabuli helps secure both biodiversity and livelihoods, contributing to peace, resilience, and sustainable development in North Eastern Kenya.
Our Vision
A safe, thriving rangeland where people and wildlife coexist harmoniously, communities share in fair benefits, wildlife has water, space, and security, and the land remains healthy and productive for future generations
Our Mission
To protect wildlife and habitats through community leadership, improve water security, reduce human-wildlife conflict, and create conservation-driven livelihoods that respect local culture, faith, and traditional values
Our Core Values
Community First
People are at the heart of conservation
Stewardship
We care for the land and wildlife as a sacred trust
Honesty and Transparency
Integrity in every action we take
Respect
For people, faith, and nature
Learning
Embracing innovation and knowledge to strengthen our impact
Non-Discrimination
Equal opportunity for men, women, and youth
Safety
Ensuring the safety of communities, rangers, and wildlife
- Our Core Objectives
Sabuli Wildlife Conservancy is guided by clear and practical objectives. We aim to protect the reticulated Somali giraffe and other native species, maintain open wildlife corridors, and reduce human-wildlife conflict through early response and practical solutions. We strive to secure sustainable water sources for people and wildlife, train and employ community rangers with a focus on youth and women, and develop lawful, halal-aligned nature enterprises that support local families.
We also conduct wildlife and habitat monitoring, share data with national conservation platforms, and collaborate with government and partners to achieve lasting impact across Kenya’s northern landscapes.
- Partners and Recognition
Sabuli Wildlife Conservancy is a proud member of the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA), which unites over 150 community and private conservancies across Kenya. We collaborate closely with Kenya Wildlife Service, county government authorities, and civil society partners dedicated to protecting wildlife and supporting community-led conservation.
Our work has been recognized locally and internationally for proving that community-driven conservation in Kenya is the most effective path toward biodiversity protection, social cohesion, and sustainable rural development. Sabuli continues to inspire other communities across Kenya’s drylands to take ownership of their natural heritage and secure a better future for both people and wildlife.