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Anne Macharia in Nairobi

Lighting the way to protect Kenya's lions and the livestock they prey on

Richard Turere installs his lighting solution, which is now used across East Africa. © Richard Turere

As a boy, Richard Turere saw up close the threat lions posed to his family's livestock – and the threat to the lions in turn. His ingenious solution to the problem is now being used by conservation organisations and wildlife authorities across East Africa.

On the dry plains alongside Amboseli National Park, nights can be stressful for families who rely on livestock for their livelihood. As darkness falls, predators emerge from the surrounding bushes.

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