Kilimanjaro Lion Conservation Project

Category: Meet the team | Date: Sep 30 2009 | By: kilimanjarolion

Luke Keloi is our other new research assistant on Eselenkei, working with Leela Hazzah investigating lion killing and local attitudes towards predators for her PhD. Luke worked as a community teacher in various schools before pursuing a diploma course and has also undertaken refresher courses in wildlife management and environmental studies.

Luke has carried out fieldwork before - working with the International Livestock Research Institute, as well as working in various places across Kenya including Tsavo West, Naivasha, Nairobi, Nanyuki and Samburu. Luke has great communication skills and a real interest in people and their histories; essential skills for the research undertaken by Leela.

Initially Luke comes off as quite serious; he can sit for hours and discuss many issues. But then his face will break into a huge smile which makes all around him smile too. He is the first to give his seat to others or share his food with another. A very giving and honest person, Luke is an immense asset to our team.

Tags: kenya, lion, lion conservation, Lion Guardians, Lions, maasai, masai