Kamalak Kannan BV@bownaankamal
BRF Mar 2026 and Major Highlight of FY 25-26
Our March 2026 update reflects a year of incredible wildlife sightings balanced against the harsh realities of modern conservation. While we celebrated the dynamics of the Nabi and Engitat Hill Prides, we are also facing a "crisis of ethics" in the field.
Highlights MR 26:
•🎓 Provided 2 semesters of medical school support for a Maasai student in Kenya.
•In Lemek, the loss of Seenka highlights a worsening pattern Human-Wildlife Conflict.
•Congratulations to Britta Aschberg (Germany), our Safari Lucky Draw winner!
Way Forward
When people do not follow ethics, we refuse to compromise, BRF will scale down activities in the Masai Mara to minimal levels. We will shift our goals to technical aspects of predator conservation around different locations across the region which is possible only after considerable fund accumulation.
In Pipeline:
•Annual report | Email to Donors
•Monthly report scaled down to Quarterly.
•Fund Reset for 26-27 FY.
Oloshipa: Final Position
After exhaustive efforts, we are closing our inquiry into the death of Oloshipa. Fragmented testimonies suggest he was struck on the head by a vehicle during a confrontation with the Salas Boys, leading to his fatal injury by Olepolos. The investigation was hindered by individuals prioritizing financial gain over the truth, with crucial footage believed to allegedly deleted to avoid legal consequences.
People on Scene
oJackson Tingisha, with Sri Lankan clients (Mustafa & Zulfikar only First Name available), stayed at Ilora Retreats, Olkimbo
oJackson Rarin (Zebra Plains Camp), with Irish photographer Teresa
oMolonkoi Kipokor (Benzon Kirrokorr), Managing Director of Lorian Camp, with Indian clients. Those some lies spelled at later stage recently he was instrumental in providing most of the information.
•USD 3,000 paid to one of the guides above by an unknown individual to avail Sri Lankan client contact details.
•Clients confirmed to the “X” they have the footage and a guide hit Oloshipa during the confrontation and later begged and cried to delete the footage.
•Yet no information from both parties.
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