A KWS Veterinary Officer has been awarded the prestigious International Wildlife Vet of the Year Award by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) at the BAFTA ceremony in London. Honored for her groundbreaking care of endangered species—including rhinos, pangolins and mountain bongos— Mukami Ruoro-Oundo joined KWS as one of only two female veterinarians following a 16-year gender gap. Beyond executing historic surgical procedures, Mukami continues to establish field protocols and pave way for future women in wildlife conservation.