Duke of Cambridge Prince William to witness rangers in action at Lewa Conservancy

Prince William meets President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House Nairobi. (Photo: PSCU)

Prince William will spend time at the Lewa Conservancy to learn how rangers protect rhinos from poachers.

William, who arrived in the country yesterday, is expected to have a first-hand experience of some of the long-standing conservation and anti-poaching initiatives which are supported by Tusk Trust. He is the patron of the conservation charity.

On March 15, 2016, the Prince brought together 40 companies to sign a declaration to help support the private sector in fighting illegal wildlife trade.

Tracking collars

Signatories included shipping firms, airlines and custom operators.

The Duke of Cambridge, who is also the President of United for Wildlife, an alliance of seven of the world’s most influential conservation organisations, will also witness vets fitting radio tracking collars on elephants for research and conservation purposes at Lewa.

Yesterday, William met President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi. The two discussed the need to strengthen ties between Kenya and UK.

They also discussed security issues with the Duke praising Kenya’s role in combating terrorism in Somalia.

The State House meeting took place at the request of Her Majesty’s Government.

William also spoke about his deep personal affection for Kenya, the place where he engaged the Duchess of Cambridge, then Kate Middleton.

The Duke, who is on a private visit to Kenya, is also expected to attend the wedding of his former girlfriend Jessica Craig.

She will wed Jonathan Baillie, a conservationist who works at the Lewa Wildlife Reserve.