Joseph Keter’s mission to save Kenya’s wildlife

For over 15 years, Joseph Keter has been saving injured and orphaned animals in the Naivasha nature reserve, Kenya. His work is crucial for the conservation of African wildlife and the protection of species in danger of extinction

For the last 15-plus years, Joseph Keter has devoted himself to one of the noblest yet most daunting tasks on the continent: rescuing and rehabilitating abandoned and injured animals throughout Kenya. Based at the Animal Rights Reserved sanctuary in Naivasha, Keter cares for some of Africa’s most iconic species.

Among those “patients” are lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, and gazelles, which Keter attends to up until they will be ready for release into their natural habitats. In his own small way, Keter has become an important figure in the concern for wildlife preservation, especially for those animals that have been orphaned or injured due to poaching or any other environmental threat.

Thanks to his wide experience and devotion, many of the animals he has saved have been returned to live freely in the wild. His work saves not only lives but also takes part in protecting endangered species threatened by human impact on the ecosystem.

Special care for the orphaned offspring of poaching victims

Much of Keter’s work involves the care of orphaned animals, especially young ones whose mothers have fallen victim to poachers. Because of him, these young animals receive medical care, nutrition, and the necessary training to survive in the wild.

This gives it individual attention, from cheetahs to gazelles, since Keter knows that not every different species has exactly the same needs. With this, through the tireless work of his, a lot of animals are normally returned to the wild.

Education and Community Awareness as Key Elements of Keter’s Work
Keter’s commitment goes beyond physical care; it is also educational, as he works to create awareness among local communities about the importance of protecting wildlife and preserving natural habitats. In so doing, hundreds of animals have been given a second chance-saved from an unkind and adverse fate-while Keter strives to ensure that future generations of Kenyans are increasingly aware of the importance of biodiversity.