Topic: KWS

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director General, Prof. Erustus Kanga noted that measures have been put in place to facilitate visitors who had already booked and paid for their trips through the eCitizen prior to this pronouncement.

On the night of September 26, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) issued a notice: Lake Nakuru National Park would not be part of the free-entry celebration. No explanation. No justification. Just a line in a presser: “Customers with prepaid eCitizen tickets

These include the iconic savannahs of Amboseli and Tsavo, to the forested silence of Kakamega and the volcanic drama of Hell’s Gate.

At Lewa-Borana Conservancy, KWS successfully ear-notched 46 rhinos, enabling individual identification and easier monitoring. Biological samples were also collected to build a DNA database, a tool in forensic analysis and anti-poaching investigations.

The arrival of the new calf comes at a time when wildlife across Africa faces mounting pressure from climate change, land encroachment, and illegal hunting. Conservation groups are using this opportunity to remind the public of the ongoing need for vigila

Schools across Kenya are being encouraged to plan visits, with KWS offering guided educational tours tailored to various age groups. Teachers are also being equipped with resources to link these experiences to the national curriculum.

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is set to celebrate a significant milestone in wildlife conservation with the Passing out Parade for 1,200 newly trained rangers. Scheduled for December 3, 2024, at the KWS Law Enforcement Academy in Manyani, this event wi

Pangolins are nocturnal animals recognized by their full armor of scales. They are ranged from vulnerable to critically endangered. 4 species live in Africa, namely: Black-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla), White-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tric

The translocation is expected to alleviate pressure on the Mwea ecosystem while strengthening the elephant population in Aberdare National Park, promoting ecological balance. By minimizing competition for resources, this initiative will foster healthier e

During the launch, Hon. Rebecca Miano, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, emphasized the plan's significance, stating, “Today, we proudly launch the KWS Strategic Plan 2024-2028, a roadmap designed to transform wildlife conservati

KWS Strategic Plan 2024-2028 outlines a comprehensive roadmap focused on three key pillars: habitat restoration, conflict mitigation, and strengthening the value of elephants to local communities.

This particular day is significant, seeing that these are the few human beings diverting from the lot who throw caution to the wind, matters Earth’s welfare.

Interact with citified areas, and you will definitely encounter a few, if not roosts, flying overhead. This is because crows thrive in the habitats we create –squalid and bustling environments.

A touch of feminine vigor has occasioned a significant impact on park protection and community outreach, as they can efficiently play on both sides of the field; courtesy of their ‘multi-tasking’ ability.

Giraffes still stare out between the cages of extinction with threats like habitat loss, poaching, disease, droughts, and electrocution from low-hanging electric lines, which have seen a dramatic decline in their numbers over the years.