The 2024 Rhino Charge ended with great success, earning over 300 million Kenya Shillings in an incredible show of support for the preservation of forests and wildlife.
Sponsors and attendees alike came together to support the important cause of preserving endangered species and crucial ecosystems at the Rhino Ark Charitable Trust-organized event.
Since its founding in 1988 with the express purpose of protecting the critically endangered black rhino, the Rhino Charge has broadened its focus to include the building and upkeep of electric fences surrounding vital forest ecosystems in Kenya.
The event this year not only raised more money than anticipated but also showed a growing dedication to tackling more significant environmental issues.
With more than 10 million Kenya Shillings set aside for the construction of necessary facilities, this year’s Rhino Charge made a noteworthy contribution to the host community.
The government’s commitment to grassroots development efforts was demonstrated by H.E. President William Ruto, who set an example by giving 2 million Shillings to the community.
Chief Guest Soipan Tuya of CS Environment, praised the attendees for their steadfast commitment to conservation activities at the occasion.
She emphasised the vital role that the money raised will play in bolstering the government’s ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees, stressing the significance of teamwork in attaining environmental sustainability.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), NGAOs, local communities, Safaricom, and other state and non-state entities were among the partners who supported the Rhino Charge.
Their combined participation is another evidence of the general understanding of how critical it is to protect Kenya’s unique natural heritage and biodiversity.
This incredible accomplishment has given the path towards a more sustainable and peaceful interaction with nature more impetus.
