National Datasets
Kenya's authoritative source for national wildlife and conservation data. Access comprehensive datasets covering wildlife populations, protected areas, species distributions, land statistics, and conservation research outcomes.
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Data Records25,000+
Species Listed422
Protected Areas47
Counties CoveredTotal Land Area
Comprehensive land area statistics and geographic distribution data for Kenya.
View DataProtected Areas
Database of national parks, reserves, and other protected conservation areas.
Explore AreasConservancies
Community and private conservancy data with management and impact metrics.
View ConservanciesWildlife Census
National wildlife census data including population counts and trend analysis.
Census DataNational Checklist
Comprehensive species checklist with taxonomic classification and IUCN status.
Species ListResearch Articles
Published research articles and scientific publications based on national datasets.
Browse ArticlesFeatured National Datasets
Kenya Wildlife Census 2024
LatestThe most comprehensive wildlife population survey in Kenya's history, covering all major ecosystems and protected areas.
- 36,280 elephant records
- 2.1M wildebeest counted
- 247,000 zebra populations
- 89% ecosystem coverage
Protected Areas Network
CompleteComplete database of Kenya's protected areas including national parks, reserves, and marine protected areas.
- 62 national parks
- 28 national reserves
- 332 forest reserves
- 8.1% total land coverage
Dataset Categories
Geographic Data
Land area statistics, administrative boundaries, topographic features
Biodiversity Data
Species lists, population data, distribution maps, conservation status
Survey Data
Wildlife census, monitoring data, population trends, ecological surveys
Research Outputs
Published articles, research datasets, analysis results, reports
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RESTful APIs for programmatic access to all national datasets
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Recent Dataset Updates
Wildlife Census 2024 - Complete Dataset Released
Dec 15, 2024Final wildlife census data now available with complete population counts, GPS tracking data, and trend analysis for all major species across Kenya's ecosystems.
Protected Areas Boundary Updates
Dec 10, 2024Updated GIS boundaries for 45 protected areas reflecting recent gazettement changes and improved mapping accuracy using high-resolution satellite imagery.
Species Checklist - IUCN Status Updates
Dec 5, 2024National species checklist updated with latest IUCN Red List assessments. 127 species status changes recorded, including 8 newly assessed endemic species.