endangered wildlife,Human-wildlife conflict Stories
In her pioneering studies in the lush rainforest of Tanzania’s Gombe Stream Game Reserve, now a national park, Goodall noted that the most successful...
KWS has assured visitors that Kenya remains a competitive and accessible destination for both local and international tourists, with additional revenu...
Experts warn that unless urgent action is taken, the region’s food security, economic growth, and biodiversity will face severe risks.
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,...
The notice reminded tourists that all KWS-managed parks, reserves and sanctuaries are plastic-free zones and urged visitors to respect the environment...
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Tanzanian authorities have pushed Maasai relocations since 2022, sparking condemnation from rights groups. With elections nearing, will pressure shift...
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...
The government now says it requires over Sh1.2 billion to compensate victims, warning that poaching, closure of wildlife corridors, and human encroach...
The naming ceremony, which coincided with World Rhino Day, allows individuals, corporations, and philanthropists to symbolically "adopt" and name a rh...
Affected families said current measures, including electric fences, are insufficient to curb wildlife incursions, leaving them vulnerable to further a...
He emphasised that the slaughter violated Islamic values and Kenyan conservation laws, both of which advocate compassion and the protection of all liv...
KFS said the drones will fly regular patrols across the forest, working together with existing ground security measures to ensure a safe environment f...
According to the proposals, Kenyan citizens aged 70 and above, children under five, and persons living with disabilities would enjoy free entry.
The CoB report concedes with a petition filed in the National Assembly by a lobby group requesting an audit of the department’s public fund utilisatio...
The rhinos were translocated from Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Meru National Park, two critical strongholds under KWS oversight, during a 10-day oper...
Prosecuting counsel Allan Mulama told the court that investigators from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) required more time to subject the horns to DN...
A growing water deficit driven by heat and drought is set to devastate local and national economies, resulting in food insecurity, displacement and po...
The directives follow a viral footage showing tourists blocking wildebeests during the ongoing Great Migration, sparking outrage.
If left unchecked, online wildlife sales risk accelerating species declines, increasing the spread of zoonotic disease, and ultimately harming communi...
The legislation aims to ensure that people living along water bodies are entitled to compensation for interactions with these specified wildlife speci...
Dr Omondi emphasised that the site’s creation would not displace residents or interfere with their daily economic activities, noting instead that it w...
Tensions flared in Ukunda after a public forum organised by KWS to discuss proposed changes to park entry fees was abruptly cut short following strong...
Governor Gideon Mung’aro said plans are underway to phase out KWS’ control of the two marine parks and transition operations to county management.
The accused, Gakiza Sulemani and Nkunubumwe Celecius, appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo, where they faced charges relating to...
Residents of Kyuso and surrounding areas say cases of wild animals invading farmlands and settlements have become increasingly common.
The village, previously untouched by tourism, is now beginning to attract travellers seeking authenticity and willing to brave the area’s harsh weathe...
