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.
Kenya Wildlife Service to host global conservation technology forum in Nairobi in March
The forum will provide a platform to explore how emerging technologies such as drones, satellite sensors, artificial intelligence, geographic information systems (GIS) and data-driven tools can be deployed to safeguard biodiversity, restore degraded ecosystems and strengthen community resilience.
Ants in test tubes: While wildlife trafficking in is not new in Kenya, it is pivoting from iconic animals to lesser-known species
Turns out, these weren’t just any ants. Among the species found were M. cephalotes, also known as the Giant African Harvester ant – striking creatures with vivid red and black colouring. Exotic pet enthusiasts prize them for their size, vibrant appearance and colony behaviour. They’re rare outside East Africa, difficult to breed, and fetch high prices on specialty pet markets in Europe and Asia.
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.
Pastoralist conservancies in northern Kenya receive Ksh655 million from carbon credit fund
Isiolo County Executive Member for Tourism Lawrence Mwongela said the counties would come up with legislation that would ensure community wildlife conservation was well streamlined. Mwongela said Isiolo county assembly had enacted community conservancy law adding the tourism and wildlife management bill was pending in the house for passage.
