Comedian Professor Hamo. He has been appointed Lake Nakuru’s rhino ambassador. [Photo:  TCS]

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Popular TV comedian Herman Kago aka Professor Hamo has been appointed as Lake Nakuru’s rhino ambassador.

In his new role, Professor Hamo will reinforce the efforts by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to protect the endangered rhino species.The comedian will participate in fundraising events targeting donors while luring local conservationists to join the campaign to save white and black rhinos.

“He will be assisting the KWS locally and internationally in bringing awareness to the community in the conservation of both black and white rhinos” said Haron Sang, Deputy Warden Lake Nakuru National Park.

The park currently hosts 70 rhinos.