Humphrey Kariuki is a Kenyan conservation advocate and the visionary Patron of the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC), home to the world’s first Mountain Bongo sanctuary. He is internationally recognized for spearheading one of Africa’s most ambitious private-led wildlife recovery programs, aimed at restoring the critically endangered Mountain Bongo antelope to its natural habitat in the Mount Kenya forest.
Driven by a lifelong passion for Kenya’s biodiversity, Kariuki has committed over two decades to environmental preservation, habitat restoration, and species protection. Under his stewardship, MKWC has reared multiple generations of Mountain Bongos in a scientifically managed breeding and rewilding program, in partnership with global conservation institutions. His leadership has enabled the return of this iconic species to the wild for the first time in decades, offering a model for community-inclusive, private-sector-driven conservation across the continent.
Beyond species protection, Kariuki has championed large-scale reforestation within Mount Kenya’s critical water tower ecosystem, overseeing the planting of more than 40,000 indigenous trees across 350 acres. His approach integrates biodiversity conservation with sustainable tourism, community empowerment, and ecological education.
While best known for his conservation work, Humphrey Kariuki is also the founder of Janus Continental Group (JCG), a pan-African conglomerate operating in energy, hospitality, and real estate. His business ventures reflect a broader philosophy of sustainability, with investments in renewable power, eco-conscious hospitality, and circular economy practices.
As a speaker and thought leader, Kariuki brings a unique perspective to the intersection of conservation, responsible enterprise, and African development. He continues to advocate for public-private partnerships, long-term environmental stewardship, and inclusive models that position local communities as central stakeholders in Africa’s ecological future.