KWS may fence Nairobi National park to reduce human wildlife conflict cases
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) may have to fence the entire Nairobi National Park in order to contain the animals and reduce human-wildlife conflicts....
KWS issues a 21 day amnesty to holders of illegal ivory
The Kenya Wildlife service has issued a 21-day amnesty starting 30th March for anyone holding wildlife trophies illegally to surrender them or face the...
Two and a half year old Lion strays out of Nairobi National Park, speared...
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confirmed Thursday that a two-and-half-year-old male lion called "Lemek" was speared to death after it strayed out of the...
Community Ecotourism can Resolve Conflict between Humans and Lions – Report
Creating community conservancies can enable humans and lions to coexist by engaging local people in conservation and ecotourism for their own benefit, researchers at...
Kenyan Conservations Oppose Govt Move to Allow Settlements in Key Forest
The East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS) and its partners today voiced their strong opposition to the recent decision by the Kenyan cabinet to...
Kenya Ponders Alternative Rail Route amid Concern over Effects to Wildlife
The Kenyan government is considering an alternative path for the new 472-kilometre standard gauge railway from the port city of Mombasa to the capital...
KWS on the Spot for Killing Nairobi Park’s Star Lion
The brutal killing of Nairobi National Park’s star lion, Mohawk, by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has drawn major criticisms from Kenyans and conservation...
Transportation Industry Leaders Pledge to Help Combat Illicit Wildlife Trade
Leaders of the global transportation industry have signed a new declaration committing themselves to major steps to help fight trafficking in wildlife products. United...
Kenyan police seize 39 elephant tusks, arrest suspected smuggle
Kenyan police have seized 39 elephant tusks and arrested a man believed to be a dealer in poached wildlife products. Acting on a tip-off,...
Improving efficiency in Kenyan forests could cut emissions and boost economic gain – Report
Raising efficiency in Kenya’s forestry sector could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 27 per cent over 2010 levels, help the East African country meet...
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