Four mountain bongos, a rare type of antelope native to Kenya's highland forests, have arrived in Kenya after being sent from a zoo in the Czech Republic.
Four rare mountain bongos have been returned to their native habitat in Kenya from the Czech Republic, where they had been under specialised care at Zoo Dvůr Králové. The male bongos were received at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in a ceremony led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano.
“This moment demonstrates Kenya’s commitment to safeguarding its natural heritage through science‑driven, partnership‑led conservation. Each animal strengthens the National Mountain Bongo Recovery Plan and reinforces our broader strategy for recovering endangered species. It also reaffirms Kenya’s leadership in global wildlife conservation and sustainable ecosystem management. The breeding and rewilding programme at MKWC provides a model for future recovery efforts, showing how coordinated action can deliver measurable outcomes,” Mr Mudavadi said.
