Michael Werikhe
- January 9, 2024
- Scientist
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Michael Werikhe Biography
| Name | Michael Werikhe |
| Birthday | May 25 |
| Birth Year | 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Mombasa |
| Home Town | Mombasa |
| Birth Country | Kenya |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Michael Werikhe is one of the most popular and richest Scientist who was born on May 25, 1956 in Mombasa, Mombasa, Kenya.
Michael Werikhe (25 May 1956 – 9 August 1999), also known as “the Rhino Man” was a Kenyan conservationist. He became famous through his long fundraising walks in the African Great Lakes region and overseas. He started his campaign after learning how drastically Black Rhinos had decreased in Africa. Wherever he walked, his arrival was greeted with much public fanfare and media attention. This helped to raise funds for conservation of Rhinos and other endangered African mammals.
Between 1972-1975 Werikhe worked at Fort Jesus, Mombasa. He cataloged the large store of illegally poached elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn. Witnessing the tonnes of poached ivory and rhino horns led Werikhe to begin his fund raising.
Michael Werikhe Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Scientist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Michael Werikhe is one of the richest Scientist from Kenya. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Werikhe 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Michael Sampson Werikhe was born 25 May 1956 in Mombasa, the son of Emanuel Werikhe. He spent his early life in Nairobi with his half-siblings Mary, Susan and David. Under the kind nurturing and guiding influence of Emanual Werikhe’s British-born second wife, Sheila Margaret Werikhe (née Lewis), his’s lifelong interest in conservation issues began.
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Werikhe died on 9 August 1999 after sustaining injuries in an assault near his home when leaving for work. He was a widower at the time of his death and left two daughters (Acacia and Kora). He was buried at Emmanuel Cemetery, Kisauni, Mombasa [1]. The Michael Werikhe Trust was founded in his memory. In addition, the EAWLS donates an annual Michael Werikhe Award.
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Angelos Ranked on the list of most popular Scientist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Kenya. Michael Werikhe celebrates birthday on May 25 of every year.