Catherine Mbena
TanzaniaofficialFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Catherine Mbena serves as the Assistant Conservation Commissioner for Corporate Communication at the Tanzania National Parks Authority (Tanapa). She is responsible for managing public relations and communication regarding conservation efforts in Tanzania. In recent news, she defended Tanapa against allegations of human rights abuses linked to ranger operations in Ruaha National Park, emphasizing the authority's commitment to ethical conservation and community relations.
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Catherine Mbena serves as the Assistant Commissioner for Corporate Communication.
Women take larger role in Tanapa leadership as gender gap narrowsTanzania· 2026-06-24
Catherine Mbena, the Assistant Conservation Commissioner for Communications at Tanapa, warned visitors about the unsafe conditions in the Serengeti due to heavy rains.
Tanapa alerts visitors as heavy rains disrupt Serengeti roadsTanzania· 2026-03-07Catherine Mbena is recognized for her leadership in the tourism sector.
Tanzanian women at the forefront of redefining adventure tourismTanzania· 2025-07-11
Catherine Mbena is the Assistant Conservation Commissioner for Corporate Communication at Tanapa who criticized the NGOs’ portrayal of events.
Tanzania national parks authority denies human rights abuse claims in RuahaTanzania· 2025-05-21