Kenya government pledges to tackle human-versus-wildlife conflict in Kibwezi

Kenya government pledges to tackle human-versus-wildlife conflict in Kibwezi

Speaking during the same forum, the area MCA took issue with individuals whom he did not name preying on young girls and asked the government to take stern measures on them. While urging parents to take care of their children especially this long holiday, Kalunda warned that as a community, they will not entertain such predators in the society.

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Kenya’s top conservationist Abdullahi Ali bags Lifetime Achievement Award for efforts to save world’s most endangered antelope species

Kenya’s top conservationist Abdullahi Ali bags Lifetime Achievement Award for efforts to save world’s most endangered antelope species

In 2005, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) reached out to Dr Abdullahi Ali to spearhead the Hirola Management Committee in north-eastern Kenya. As it is mainly found in community lands, he works to support community-based conservation programs focused on hirola conservation.

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Kenya spruces up western tourism circuit as it diversifies products in drive to pull in four million international tourists

Kenya spruces up western tourism circuit as it diversifies products in drive to pull in four million international tourists

As part of World Tourism Week 2025, whose climax is celebrated every September 27 the county government took stakeholders and journalists on a daylong tour to uncover and celebrate these yet-to-be exploited treasures, offering these local tourists an opportunity to experience these new gems in the Kisumu county.

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‘Our children are growing up in a part of Kenyan city, Nairobi, where lions roam free’

‘Our children are growing up in a part of Kenyan city, Nairobi, where lions roam free’

Although human-wildlife conflict has existed for as long as humans have, predator attacks are likely to rise as space for Kenya’s lions shrinks and their hunting opportunities diminish.

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KWS optimistic about high park revenue despite increased charges for conservation

KWS optimistic about high park revenue despite increased charges for conservation

The new fees will see East African Community (EAC) citizens pay Ksh1,500 from the current Ksh860 to gain access into Amboseli National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park.

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