Meg Whitman, the former United States Ambassador to Kenya, has remained in the country after retiring from her official diplomatic position, continuing to be involved in critical national and environmental programs.
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Meg attended the Kenya Rhino Range Expansion (KRRE) initiative’s inaugural board meeting in Nairobi, commonly known as the Room to Roam Program.
Ambassador Dr. Monica Juma, Kenya’s National Security Advisor to the President, convened the meeting, which was also attended by Prof. Erustus Kanga, Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), and other stakeholders.
KWS reported that Meg has been appointed Chair of the KRRE Advisory Board, underscoring her continuous commitment to Kenya’s environmental sustainability and wildlife protection.
The KRRE effort is a strategic program that aims to increase rhino habitats, ensure the survival of Kenya’s rhino population, and solve issues such as overcrowded sanctuaries and human-wildlife conflicts.
The effort is also expected to generate socioeconomic benefits by establishing job opportunities, increasing money for conservation organizations, and contributing to national economic growth.
KWS emphasized the necessity of extending black rhino habitats, particularly in the Tsavo and Laikipia ecosystems, in accordance with Kenya’s National Recovery Action Plan for the Black Rhino (2022-2026).
Meg’s attendance at the KRRE board meeting demonstrates her continuous involvement in Kenya’s development even after her ambassadorial service ends. She resigned as US Ambassador on November 13, 2023, and was succeeded by Deputy Chief of Mission Marc Dillard.
Meg previously worked as the president and CEO of eBay and later Hewlett Packard before becoming an ambassador.
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