RESEARCH

Timothy is a Research Assistant hired in June 2019 to help Ph.D. student Noreen Mutoro. He was given a full-time position with ACK in March 2020.

 

He holds a Diploma in Wildlife Management from the Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute (KWSTI). Prior to working with ACK, he interned with Tsavo East National Park in 2017, where he worked with different departments, gaining valuable experience. He also assisted Tsavo Trust in research concerning elephants, hirola, and Grevy's zebras.

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His work entails accompanying the ACK Scat Dog Detection Team to help in data collection through the recording of weather parameters and collection of scat samples during searches and patrols. Additionally, his ability to communicate effectively is evident in the frequent talks with rangers and scouts from various conservancies concerning cheetah sightings and reports as well as scat sample collection. Timothy uses the information from the rangers to inform ACK field staff concerning cheetah sightings and scat collection in their areas.