State implements ban on grazing within forested lands
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-05-13 22:22:53

State implements ban on grazing within forested lands

Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya announced this on Monday, stressing the need for forest restoration due to significant destruction.

Elderly man fights for life after hyena attack in Isiolo County
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-05-04 18:26:47

Elderly man fights for life after hyena attack in Isiolo County

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.

Conservationists ask KWS for strict rules to protect turtles in Diani
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-04-28 18:22:22

Conservationists ask KWS for strict rules to protect turtles in Diani

Water sports and hunting for meat are major causes of the decline in the number of turtles in Diani, a group says.

MPs call for postponement of KWS ranger recruitment over equity concerns
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-11 22:03:33

MPs call for postponement of KWS ranger recruitment over equity concerns

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.

KWS offers tourism camps for lease to boost revenue
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-04-04 11:09:09

KWS offers tourism camps for lease to boost revenue

The invitation for bids, issued on Tuesday, calls upon investors to develop and manage tourism sites located within selected national parks under KWS management.

State to compensate human-wildlife conflict victims with Sh1bn payout
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-04-02 10:41:03

State to compensate human-wildlife conflict victims with Sh1bn payout

Wildlife-caused fatalities will receive compensation of Sh5 million, while cases of permanent disability due to injury will receive compensation of Sh3 million.

Girl injured in crocodile attack while fetching water in Garissa
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-24 19:00:43

Girl injured in crocodile attack while fetching water in Garissa

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

Kwale, Taita Taveta counties call for equitable share of park revenues
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-05 08:46:38

Kwale, Taita Taveta counties call for equitable share of park revenues

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.

World Wildlife Day: State launches action plan to save sable antelope
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-04 23:06:01

World Wildlife Day: State launches action plan to save sable antelope

The sable antelope has been facing the multiple threats of poaching, snaring, inbreeding and predation, says Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua.

World Wildlife Day: Garissa farmers urged to unblock roads for animals to access water
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-04 22:18:32

World Wildlife Day: Garissa farmers urged to unblock roads for animals to access water

Animals are unable to access River Tana due to human activities that have blocked their access to water corridors.

Taita Taveta, KWS tackle wildlife threat through anti-garbage campaign
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-02 13:44:07

Taita Taveta, KWS tackle wildlife threat through anti-garbage campaign

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.

Kenya relocates 21 black rhinos to save them
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-02 09:25:49

Kenya relocates 21 black rhinos to save them

Nature Conservancy hails government’s move to protect the endangered rhino population from extinction.

Explainer: Inside KWS compensation plan as lion attacks Isiolo couple
  • Author: Abdullahi Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-02-08 17:04:26

Explainer: Inside KWS compensation plan as lion attacks Isiolo couple

They have since sought compensation from Kenya Wildlife Services.