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October 10, 2025
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Kenyan Billionaire Lands Prestigious Role at Global Conservation Body

Kenyan Billionaire Lands Prestigious Role at Global Conservation Body

He joins notable people like Prince Albert II of Monaco and Prince Carl Philip of Sweden in the prestigious group...

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Kenyan businessman Humphrey Kariuki has been named the first native African Patron of Nature by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). He joins a prestigious group of individuals recognized for their outstanding contributions to global conservation efforts.

  • Kariuki expressed gratitude after being recognized by IUCN on Friday, October 10.
  • The Patron of Nature title is one of the IUCN's highest honorary titles, comparable to an honorary doctorate or a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador role.
  • Kariuki is known for his leadership of the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC), focusing on the Mountain Bongo breeding program and habitat restoration.
  • He becomes the second Kenyan to receive this honor, following the late environmentalist Richard Leakey.

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