There are only 12 Roan Antelopes (hippotragus equinus langheldi) left in kenya. Unless immediate action is taken, Kenya will lose this biological treasure.
Once widely distributed through 34 countries in eastern, central, southern and West Africa, the Roan population has seen rapid decline over the last 40 years. It is estimated that 76,000 remain across Africa, with 2/3 of the population decreasing.
Roan are primarily concentrated in four countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Zambia, and Tanzania. In Kenya, Roan historically occupied a large range from South-western Kenya, northwards to Mt Elgon, Cherangani Hills, Thika, Kitui, and East of Chyulu Hills.
They are now locally extinct in most former ranges, with just 12 remaining in Ruma National Park (RNP).
