KWS Stories
The push follows the recent handover of Amboseli National Park management to Kajiado, allowing the county to oversee tourism operations and directly c...
Two vultures - a white-backed vulture and a Rüppell's vulture - have been fitted with lightweight, solar-powered tracking tags designed to monitor the...
NECA is calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances of the relocation, with findings made public to ensure transparency and accoun...
The removal, he said, was carried out without any consultation or consent from local authorities, wildlife experts, or residents who had been part of...
The fisherman reportedly vanished at Manyani after being apprehended for allegedly trespassing in the protected area.
Rescued from poaching threats, two endangered Somali giraffes are moved to Nanyuki Range Park to ensure their safety and natural development.
Over 20,000 claims remain pending, covering deaths, injuries and property destruction caused by wildlife. The PS said the government prioritises older...
The new payment system introduces multiple payment options, including M-Pesa, bank cards, bank transfers, and an eWallet.
The Deed of Transfer sets out the framework for the transition, outlining performance standards, financial arrangements, and human resource provisions...
According to a statement released by the KWS Community and Wildlife Service Division, the woman’s actions reflected compassion and concern for the ani...
The Nakuru Chief Magistrate’s Court authorised the DCI’s Homicide Unit to conduct an extensive search and exhumation operation within the park, follow...
The move comes shortly after KWS began applying the new conservation fees on October 1, a decision that has stirred widespread debate.
Entry fees for Nairobi National Park and Tsavo East or West are set at Sh1,000 for East African citizens, Sh1,350 for residents, Sh12,000 (about $93)...
In its judgment this week, the court ruled that KWS erred in issuing the licence without consulting the local community, stressing that public partici...
KWS said four of the animals have fully recovered, while the remaining two continue to receive close medical monitoring.
Garissa is ranked fourth nationally in terms of wildlife populations, including the endangered Hirola gazelle and the Somali reticulated giraffe. Yet,...
Boniface Mwangi and Hussein Khalid of Vocal Africa criticised the move, linking it to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Brian Odhiam...
The notice reminded tourists that all KWS-managed parks, reserves and sanctuaries are plastic-free zones and urged visitors to respect the environment...
The notice reminded tourists that all KWS-managed parks, reserves and sanctuaries are plastic-free zones and urged visitors to respect the environment...
Sandalwood produces essential oils and has parts with proven medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits.
It is illegal to keep wild animals in captivity without KWS approval. Only animals that are sick, orphaned, injured, quarantined, used for research or...
World Animal Protection is urging policymakers to use this opportunity to enact laws that not only ban commercial wildlife farming, which could lead t...
According to Tourism CS Rebecca Miano, the surge translated into Sh452 billion in earnings, confirming the sector’s place as a key source of revenue f...
The government now says it requires over Sh1.2 billion to compensate victims, warning that poaching, closure of wildlife corridors, and human encroach...
CS Rebecca Miano explained that the move provides a rare opportunity for Kenyans to reconnect with the country’s wildlife heritage while fostering a d...
The illegal sandalwood trade, often conducted through illicit logging operations, contributes significantly to deforestation and wildlife trafficking,...
He emphasised that the slaughter violated Islamic values and Kenyan conservation laws, both of which advocate compassion and the protection of all liv...
The plan introduces zoning measures to protect fragile areas, addresses threats such as illegal logging, forest fires, and human-wildlife conflict, an...
According to the proposals, Kenyan citizens aged 70 and above, children under five, and persons living with disabilities would enjoy free entry.
According to MUHURI, Muhamed was chased to the river and killed on the spot around 3 pm on Monday in what residents described as a horrifying and prev...
