Meet our Staff: Melanie Wangui
Tell us about your background. I am Melanie Wangui Maina, a wildlife veterinarian. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary …
Mpala Research Centre Goes Solar
Mpala Research Centre now runs entirely using solar energy. On 15th July 2024, with the Governor of Laikipia Joshua Irungu …
Navigating the Research Landscape in Kenya: Insights from Mpala Research Centre’s Webinar
To celebrate Mpala Research Centre’s 30th anniversary and kick off our Science Week, we brought together researchers, stakeholders, and government …
El Niño Reaches Mpala
On Saturday, 4th May, 2024, the Princess Hilda bridge crossing the Ewaso Ng’iro river in Laikipia County flooded, due to …
Technology that Promotes Coexistence: Utilizing Collars to Track African Wild Dogs and Lions
As we celebrate World Wildlife Day 2024, Mpala Research Centre is highlighting two projects conducting groundbreaking research on carnivores. Carnivores …
Meet Our Chief Research Officer: Dr. Nina Wambiji
In honour of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are excited to share more about Mpala’s new …
Supporting Laikipia Students’ Success through the George Small Scholarship
Marion Tenai is a resilient young lady from Naibor in Laikipia County. Marion recently graduated from Loise High School, where …
Working to Eradicate Rabies in Laikipia County, Kenya
Since 2015, the Samburu-Laikipia Wild Dog Project, based at Mpala Research Centre, has been leading the annual Laikipia Rabies Vaccination …
Meet Dr. James Ngatia, Veterinarian for the Samburu-Laikipia Wild Dog Project
Tell us about your background. I studied veterinary medicine at the University of Nairobi and am a resident of Laikipia …
Why Do Elephants Use Seismic Communication?
Researchers at Mpala are investigating how elephants communicate via seismic vibrations. Read more about the study and potential outcomes below. …