Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya announced this on Monday, stressing the need for forest restoration due to significant destruction.
Incidents of wild animal attacks have been rampant in the area since the onset of the rains, with periodic attacks on homes around Oldonyiro as the animals seek food.
Water sports and hunting for meat are major causes of the decline in the number of turtles in Diani, a group says.
In a notice on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, KWS announced 150 vacancies for cadets (Assistant Warder I) and 1,350 openings for rangers, aimed at enhancing wildlife protection across the country.
The invitation for bids, issued on Tuesday, calls upon investors to develop and manage tourism sites located within selected national parks under KWS management.
Wildlife-caused fatalities will receive compensation of Sh5 million, while cases of permanent disability due to injury will receive compensation of Sh3 million.
Chief Issack Abdullahi said crocodile attacks are on the rise and asked the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to ensure victims are compensated.
Tourism and Wildlife CS Alfred Mutua revealed that President William Ruto will soon launch the compensation plan, previously halted in 2020, to provide swift compensation to human-wildlife conflict victims.
The sable antelope has been facing the multiple threats of poaching, snaring, inbreeding and predation, says Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua.
Animals are unable to access River Tana due to human activities that have blocked their access to water corridors.
The United Nations launched World Wildlife Day on March 3 of each year to honour and promote awareness of all of the world's wild creatures and plants.
Nature Conservancy hails government’s move to protect the endangered rhino population from extinction.
They have since sought compensation from Kenya Wildlife Services.