Six Lions in Nairobi National Park to be collared by KWS
The Kenya Wildlife Service will collar six lions within the Nairobi National Park. Paul Gathitu KWS spokesperson said the drive, led by KWS...
Alarm over apparent damming of Mbagathi River in Nairobi National Park
The Mbagathi River, which runs perennially through the entire Nairobi National Park (NNP), has apparently been dammed, stopping the flow of water that...
Interview with Kitili Mbathi, Director General, Kenya Wildlife Service
From Banking to Conservation: Kitili Mbathi, Director General, Kenya Wildlife Service, explains the transition to Swara’s Editorial Board Chair, William Pike, in an interview:...
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