NAIROBI, Kenya – Renowned Kenyan elephant research scientist and conservationist dedicated to combating poaching and the ivory trade, Jim Justus Nyamu, is expected to embark on a 1200km journey to raise awareness on wildlife conservation.
Nyamu, who shared the news on his social media platforms, is the executive director at the Elephant Neighbours Centre and is the leader of the movement, Ivory Belongs to Elephants.
“Some very important information: on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 10 am, we shall start the 19th Edition Nairobi-Emali-Kibwezi-Kitui-Garissa-Tana River-Kilifi walk,” Nyamu posted.
The walk, according to Nyamu, takes approximately 50 days, covering 1200km, creating awareness of the plight of the wildlife and, in particular, elephants.
“The rationale behind this campaign walk is to sensitise local communities along the route on the following issues: the effects of consuming bush meats; effects of climate change on both humans, livestock and wildlife; effects of poaching on wildlife, elephants, et al.,” he explained.
Jim Justus Nyamu is out to sensitise communities
He said that opportunities exist for communities when it comes to wildlife.
“The wildlife economy and aesthetic conservation benefits and the effects of damaging the habitats through charcoal burning and overgrazing,” Nyamu added while welcoming people of goodwill to join him on the walk.
Nyamu further said that they will have different stops, i.e., the first 7km from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) headquarters to Nyayo Stadium.
“There will be the first bunch of small gifts, and the next one will be at Mlolongo. Stand and be counted,” said Nyamu.
Why is Jim Justus Nyamu concerned about conservation
Nyamu will be walking with a team of 20 dedicated individuals who, he says, are driven by passion, not comfort.
“Let’s stand up for what cannot speak for itself. Let’s protect what belongs to nature,” said the conservationist.
For decades, elephants have been slaughtered to satisfy greed. And now, across continents and borders, Nyamu is walking, speaking, and standing up for those who cannot speak for themselves.
“The ivory trade has no place in our world today. Ivory does not belong in ornaments, jewellery, or markets — it belongs to elephants,” explained Nyamu.
He is engaging the world, calling on governments, institutions, and ordinary citizens to ban the ivory trade once and for all and protect Africa’s elephants from extinction.
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