human wildlife conflict in kenya Stories

Residents of Lamu village unite to build house for homeless man
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 02, 2024

For the past decade, Kinyanjui has been living in a makeshift structure in a bushy area within Lakeside village.

KWS seeks Sh98 billion in funding to rejuvenate wildlife conservation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2024

Over the past five decades, wildlife populations in Kenya have steadily declined, with some species nearing extinction.

KWS officers face backlash in Tana Delta as Asa Kone residents decry harassment
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 18, 2024

Tana River KWS Senior Warden Jonathan Malibe said that he would visit the area and liaise with the Voi team to address the issues raised.

Elephants wreak havoc on Ganze farmers, leaving trail of death, destruction
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 10, 2024

The escalating human-wildlife conflict has also impacted education, with many schools in Ganze adjusting their reporting and departure hours to ensure...

Garissa pastoralist communities embrace wildlife conservation
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 20, 2024

Community scouts conduct patrols at the sanctuary to protect the endangered Somali giraffe that faces extinction.

KWS hunting lioness spotted in Ongata Rongai
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2024

It was captured on CCTV scaling a perimeter wall and snatching a pedigree dog from a private residence in the early hours of Wednesday.

State to compensate human-wildlife conflict victims with Sh1bn payout
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 02, 2024

Wildlife-caused fatalities will receive compensation of Sh5 million, while cases of permanent disability due to injury will receive compensation of Sh...

Girl injured in crocodile attack while fetching water in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 24, 2024

Chief Issack Abdullahi said crocodile attacks are on the rise and asked the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to ensure victims are compensated.

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