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World Ranger Day: Lewa's trailblazing first female ranger

By The Standard December 08, 2025

Source: The Standard

World Ranger Day: Lewa's trailblazing first female ranger

Purity Wamuyu, a female ranger, inside the rhino observation centre at Lewa Conservancy.[George Kaimenyi, Standard]

When Purity Wamuyu joined Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in 2012 as a radio operator, her dream of becoming a conservationist was slowly unfolding into reality.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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