Kenya Power partners with American company to curb bird and wildlife electrocution along powerlines
The Soysambu Conservancy is a critical habitat for Kenya’s raptors such as the Augur Buzzard and Martial Eagle, species that utilise powerlines and poles for perching and hunting.
Kenya pushing to raise tourism earnings to $8.5 billion by 2027 but faces ecosystem degradation, threats to wildlife
Tourism remains one of Kenya’s biggest foreign exchange earner and employer. Under the Kenya National Tourism Strategy, the government hopes to generate Ksh1.1 trillion ($8.5 billion) from tourism by 2027.
Conservation agency launches veterinary laboratory in northern Kenya to monitor wildlife diseases
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance of Kenya’s Director Dr Stephen Chege underlined the importance of early diagnosis, noting that diseases can rapidly devastate vulnerable wildlife populations.
Kajiado governor criticises Kenya Wildlife Service over fencing of world-famous Tsavo National Park
Speaking at the Ole Lenku Township Primary School, the governor requested Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and relevant stakeholders to halt the exercise and return to the negotiating table to find a viable solution.
KWS puts public on high alert following suspicion residents of Thika in central Kenya may have consumed hyena carcass
KWS officials warned the public of severe health risks associated with handling or consuming such wildlife, noting that scavengers are often carriers of dangerous pathogens.
Kenya to use 2025 national wildlife census data to protect wildlife, now under threat from expanding human settlements
WRTI Director Patrick Omondi stated that the institute is now disseminating the census findings to all 47 counties, equipping them with actionable spatial information to guide land-use planning and conservation policy.
MP Obo’s historic Wildlife Compensation Law extends cover to injuries and fatalities caused by sharks, stonefish, whales and stingrays
The historic legislation was sponsored by Lamu East Member of Parliament Ruweida Obo. It explicitly extends compensation to cover injuries and fatalities caused by sharks, stonefish, whales and stingrays – species that had previously been excluded from Kenya’s wildlife compensation regime.
