By Kassim Nyaki, Karatu
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) has called on its wildlife rangers to continue protecting the country’s natural resources—wildlife, forests, and cultural heritage—with unwavering commitment and professionalism.
Speaking during the commemoration of World Rangers Day on July 31, 2025, NCAA Commissioner Abdul-razaq Badru said the role of rangers remains central to the conservation of Tanzania's biodiversity, and the authority recognizes their sacrifices.
The celebration, held at the livestock auction grounds in Karatu, Arusha Region, was marked by recognition of outstanding ranger efforts through certificates and cash rewards. Commissioner Badru praised the rangers for their relentless fight against poaching and other threats to the environment, saying their actions have saved critical wildlife and protected institutional assets.
“World Rangers Day is a special occasion to honour the efforts of conservation rangers who protect our natural resources.
Tanzania, being one of the countries blessed with immense biodiversity, must continue to celebrate its rangers who serve as the front-line heroes of our conservation legacy,” he said.
Badru added that NCAA remains committed to improving ranger operations and equipping them to adapt to changes in science and technology in the conservation sector.
Senior Conservation Officer and Acting Manager for the Department of Protection Services, Linus Tiotem, highlighted the sacrifices made by rangers since the establishment of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
According to him, a total of 11 rangers have lost their lives over the years due to poaching, armed robbery, and attacks by wild animals.
World Rangers Day, first commemorated in 2007, aims to honour fallen rangers who died in the line of duty.
This year's global theme is “Rangers: Powering Transformative Conservation", reflecting the vital role that rangers play in driving real change in the protection of natural resources that form part of the nation’s
