Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Upgrade Biodiversity Importance Status of Mukurwe'ini and Kianyaga Valley Key Biodiversity Areas in Kenya

Grantee Name: East Africa Natural History Society

Hotspot: Eastern Afromontane
Location: Kenya
Amount: $20,000
Dates: Jun 2016 – Jun 2017
Keywords: Research, Species Conservation

Work with the National Museums of Kenya, local universities and local conservation groups to upgrade the biological priority status of two Key Biodiversity Areas in Kenya (both currently have a biological priority status of 3). Research birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and plants.

Strategic Direction :

2 Improve the protection and management of the KBA network throughout the hotspot.