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The information gathered will be used for future research and formulation of a comprehensive conservation strategy for the Kenyan Cheetah. Work is implemented by EAWLS and CCFK. The country was divided into three zones referred to as Priority Areas.
Objectives
1. To determine areas of Cheetah presence /absence in Kenya and assess local peoples’ attitudes towards its conservation.
2. To determine Cheetah trends by analyzing and comparing previous information in areas with viable Cheetah population for recommendations of further research and conservation strategies.
Methodology
The research adapted different methods as identified during a workshop
held in 2004 in Arusha by Global Cheetah Census Committee:
Literature reviews:
• Assessment of previous surveys
• KWS conflict data and occurrence book searches and analysisField work:
• Field observations
• Interviews and
• Photgraphy
Priority
1 Area
This area covered Southwestern part of Kenya - Narok, Kajiado,
Nairobi, Nakuru, Tsavo West and Chyulu National Parks and their
immediate surroundings. The exercise was conducted in 2004/2005,
with a funding from EAWLS-Stichting Netherlands and in-kind donations
from well wishers.
Link: unpublished
census report download pdf.
Outcomes of the completion of work in priority Area 1:
• Reestablishment of the Carnivore Working Group that oversees carnivore issues in Kenya.
• Detailed evaluation of cheetah conflict cases and livestock health in Machakos by CCFK
• Future partnerships and projects are also being evaluated as a result of the Priority 1 Area work:i) The Kilimanjaro Lion Project is using the KWS incident data in determining areas for more focused lion population evaluation.
ii) The South Rift Land Owners Association (SORALO) (based in the Magadi area of the Kajiado district) has approached CCFK for consultation in concentrated predator monitoring concepts.
Work is ongoing in the two zones funded by: Cincinnati Zoo Angel Fund, EAWLS-Stichting Netherlands, Kansas City Zoo, and in-kind donations from Save the Elephant.
These areas include:
• Isiolo, Marsabit, Laikipia, Samburu
• Wajir, Mandera
• Meru Conservation Area
• Tana river, Ijara, Lamu, Garissa
• Tsavo East National Park and its surrounding areas.
• Kitui, Taita Taveta
• Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu
For further information contact:
EAWLS
Project Officers
Cheetah Census in Kenya
Tel: +254-020-3874145
Email
addresses: kahium@eawildlife.org
isabokewa@eawildlife.org
Cheetah
Conservation Fund Kenya
Email: cheetah@africaonline.co.ke