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		Introduction

2009 in Nairobi was not a year to forget. Fifty beautiful life-size lions, decorated by artists and community groups, brought the streets alive, providing a talking (and walking) point and showcasing the city's rich artistic talent.

Nairobi's streets and shopping malls proved the perfect urban savannah for these painted wildlife ambassadors. The city and the art were enjoyed by people, particularly families, in their thousands – joining the safari with cameras and trail maps in hand.

We would like to thank all the artists who worked tirelessly throughout the project and all those organisations who had the vision to support it.

The sold out charity auction provided an exciting finale to Pride of Kenya!, raising KES 13 million for worthwhile lion conservation projects in Kenya.

Visit our Gallery page to find out how much each lion went for.

Download a copy of our Souvenir Guide here.

Co-ordinated by international wildlife charity, The Born Free Foundation , in consultation with Wild in Art it is no coincidence the lion was chosen as the feature for this event. The Born Free Foundation and the lion are inextricably linked. Inspired by Elsa the lioness from the classic Kenyan movie “Born Free”, Virginia McKenna and the late Bill Travers, who also starred in the film, founded the Born Free Foundation. Today Born Free continues to champion the protection of wild animals around the world.

Competition winner

The best Lion voted by the SMS competition is Shahi Raja done by Pratiba and sponsored by AEC

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	Lions: Name, Artist


	Androcles, KSH 150,000..

	Artist:Mary Collis..


	Apedemak, KSH 100,000..

	Artist:Eltayeb Dawalbait..


	Bamburimba, KSH 250,00..

	Artist:Kamal Shah..


	Beauty and the Beast -..

	Artist:Amy Sandys-Lumsdai..


	Bejewelled, KSH 210,00..

	Artist:Mwikali Matu..


	Butterflion, KSH 100,0..

	Artist:Dino J. Martins..


	Capture the spirit, KS..

	Artist:Martin Njuguna..


	Centre of the Universe..

	Artist:Xhuuma Maseeti..


	Clawing for Life, KSH ..

	Artist:Maina Maseeti..


	Eco-Lion, KSH 400,000..

	Artist:Patrick Mukabi..


	Green Heart the Lion, ..

	Artist:Katy McIntyre Brow..


	Juicy Lion, KSH 100,00..

	Artist:Simon Ndonye..


	King Mufasa, KSH 1,000..

	Artist:David Kimani, Thom..


	King of the Beasts as ..

	Artist:Georgina Trotter..


	King of the Wholegrain..

	Artist:Allan Kangethe..


	King Simba Malapa, KSH..

	Artist:Andrew McNaughton..


	Lion in the City, KSH ..

	Artist:James Kimani..


	Man's Inhumanity to Na..

	Artist:Brookhouse School ..


	Mjukuu, KSH 200,000..

	Artist:ISK students and W..


	Mr Bones, KSH 175,000..

	Artist:Nani Croze, Katie ..


	Mr. Heritage, KSH 280,..

	Artist:Patrick Mbogo-Buff..


	Msafiri, KSH 660,000..

	Artist:David Shepherd, Ca..


	Nilinde, KSH 600,000..

	Artist:Maingi wa Karanja..


	Obama!, KSH 200,000..

	Artist:Kevin Esendi (Bank..


	Ole Lion -Withdrawn..

	Artist:Nani Croze..


	Pamba Simba, KSH 100,0..

	Artist:Tracy Zisiga Mukul..


	Pamoja, KSH 200,000..

	Artist:Kenton College and..


	Pride of the Nation , ..

	Artist:Nation Media Group..


	Prime Locations- Cultu..

	Artist:Muoki Kioko..


	Rafiki Bioanuai, KSH 3..

	Artist:Anne Mwiti..


	Serpent Scape, KSH 140..

	Artist:Camille Wekesa..


	Shahi Raja, KSH 200,00..

	Artist:Pratibha..


	Shop-a-Lion, KSH 150,0..

	Artist:Braeburn School st..


	Sibuor Profesa, KSH 15..

	Artist:Kevin Oduor..


	Simba Marara, KSH 140,..

	Artist:Beth Kimwele..


	Simba Mfalme, KSH 165,..

	Artist:Cyrus Kabiru..


	Simbaiosis, KSH 1,000,..

	Artist:Jan Allan..


	Simbas Status, KSH 100..

	Artist:Flora Okuku..


	Simba�s Clad, KSH 150,..

	Artist:Flora Okuku..


	The Beauty of the Beas..

	Artist:Larisa Sjoerds..


	The Cradle of Lionkind..

	Artist:Xhumma Maseeti..


	The Kanga Lion KSH 100..

	Artist:Maryann Muthoni Ga..


	The Lion That Lasted K..

	Artist:ISK students and W..


	The Man-eaters of Tsav..

	Artist:John Silver..


	The Mara Unity Lion, K..

	Artist:Agnes Njoroge & Vi..


	The Royal King , KSH 1..

	Artist:Dinesh Revankar..


	The Tasty and Trendy L..

	Artist:James Kimani..


	Together as One, KSH 2..

	Artist:Caroline Mbirua..


	Two Responses by Natur..

	Artist:Anthony Mwangi Wac..


	Yetu, KSH 100,000..

	Artist:Dickson Kaloki..


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