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Kesses Park

Daniel Kemboi feeds various species of ornamental birds found at Kesses Park in Chepkoiyo, Uasin Gishu County in this picture taken on October 27, 2019.

| Jared Nyataya | Nation Media Group

Kesses Park: Where endangered wildlife species find refuge

What you need to know:

  • The four-acre park was started by Daniel Kipkosgey Kemboi four years ago when he introduced ornamental birds.
  • The park is now home to more than 30 species of birds and other rare wildlife species.

Situated 27 kilometres south of Eldoret town is Kesses Park, a sanctuary in the North Rift that is safeguarding the region’s rich history and heritage by offering a refuge for endangered wildlife species.

The four-acre park was started by Daniel Kipkosgey Kemboi four years ago when he introduced ornamental birds. The park has since grown and now has more than 30 species of birds and other rare wildlife species.