Speculation surrounds the presence of former US ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, in the country. This follows the emergence of a picture of her and President William Ruto's security advisor, Monica Juma, on the interwebs on Wednesday, February 12. The Standard has established that Whitman has shifted her focus to wildlife conservation activities in Kenya, and is now part of the Kenya Rhino Range Expansion (KRRE) Advisory Board. On Wednesday, Whitman, who is the KRRE Board Chair, attended the first board meeting of an initiative dubbed the 'Room to Roam Program' in Nairobi. According to a communiqué issued by the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS), the meeting was chaired by Ambassador Monica Juma, Kenya's National Security Advisor to the President. "KWS attended the inaugural board meeting of the Kenya Rhino Range Expansion (KRRE) initiative, also known as the Room to Roam Program, in Nairobi.
This landmark session was chaired by Ambassador Monica Juma, and honoured by Ambassador Meg Whitman, former U.S.
Ambassador to Kenya and KRRE Advisory Board Chair, " the Wildlife Service said. But, at the time of publishing this article, KRRE had no digital footprint, either in the form of a website or social media page. It remains unclear whether it is a state or non-state body, or whether Whitman's involvement was an appointment or a result of competitive recruitment. According to KWS, the KRRE initiative aims to address challenges posed by overcrowded sanctuaries, territorial conflicts, and limited ecological space resulting from Kenya's successful rhino conservation efforts.
By creating new, secure habitats, KRRE seeks to promote sustainable population growth, enhance genetic diversity, and ensure the long-term survival of Kenya's black rhinos. Whitman's involvement Risk analyst Alenga Torosterdt says there is no law binding diplomats to leave a foreign country after their service. "They choose whether to stay or not.
