Lion Lights System

Product development

This ingenious solution has seen significant developmental strides to ensure the end product is practical and refined. Originating as a simple yet creative method to deter lions from preying on livestock in rural communities, the innovation behind Lion Lights has continuously improved. This showcases the potential for grassroots technologies to evolve and emphasizes the importance of sustainable and community-friendly solutions in wildlife conservation

The journey of Lion Lights from a basic concept to a well-developed product exemplifies the power of innovation in addressing real-world problems, proving that with the proper focus and improvements, it's possible to achieve a harmonious balance between wildlife protection and the livelihood of local communities

The Product Journey

These two models performed very well during their time. They were installed in over 700 homesteads
across Kenya but were expensive and unsustainable. Lion Lights stopped its production towards the end of
2019.

The first Lion Lights model

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The first portable Lion Lights model

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The Latest Designs

This model has proven very successful. Pros: COB LED provides maximum brightness at night. Cons: The plastic casing isn't fully weatherproof and is prone to cracks under intense sunlight.

Our latest trial model features a Pros: stainless steel casing for all-weather durability and a power-efficient SMD LED that lasts over 16 hours. Cons: SMD LED isn’t as bright as COB LED.

COB LED Black

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SMD LED Silver

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14,809 BOMAS FITTED WITH LION LIGHTS

Impact In Kenya

The implementation of Lion Lights has had a profound effect on local communities. By reducing
livestock losses, the system has directly contributed to economic stability among farmers. Ensuring
livestock safety has fostered a more positive attitude towards wildlife conservation, reducing the
instances of retaliatory killings of lions. This is crucial for conserving lions, which are classified as
vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) due to declining
populations. Lion Lights serve as a deterrent for lions and other predators, such as hyenas, making
them a versatile tool in wildlife management.

3,930 LION LIGHTS SUPPLIED ACROSS THE WORLD

Impact Globally

The success of the Lion Lights system has led to adoption in different African countries facing
similar human-wildlife conflict issues. So far, Lion Lights has supplied hundreds of Lion Lights units
to the following countries to aid in human-wildlife Conflict: Argentina, Botswana, Zimbabwe,
Tanzania, and Namibia.

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