Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on Thursday held an intensive performance contract negotiation session for the Financial Year 2025/2026 with officials from the State Department for Wildlife, under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife.
The high-level talks were led by the Chairman of the KWS Board of Trustees, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Walter Raria Koipaton, and KWS Director General, Prof. Erustus Kanga. The State Department delegation was led by Mr. Charles Ombuki.
Speaking during the session, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Koipaton emphasized the importance of prioritizing high-impact activities that align with the KWS Strategic Plan and the limited resources available. He affirmed the Board’s full commitment to providing oversight throughout the development and implementation of the Performance Contract (PC).
“As a Board, we remain firmly committed to ensuring that this contract translates into real progress for conservation and service delivery,” he said.
Prof. Kanga acknowledged the tough fiscal environment facing the institution, citing extensive government austerity measures and the termination of key donor-funded projects as major setbacks. Despite these challenges, he noted that KWS had successfully delivered quality outcomes under the previous PC cycle.
“Budget cuts significantly affected critical infrastructure projects such as roads, buildings, and airstrips. Nonetheless, we are focused on strengthening partnerships and resource mobilization efforts to meet our mandate,” said Prof. Kanga.
The Director General added that the new performance contract is aligned with key national frameworks, including the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), Fourth Medium-Term Plan (MTP IV, 2022–2027), and the KWS Strategic Plan (2024–2028).
The session marked a critical step in consolidating government-wide performance management goals with institutional conservation priorities as KWS continues to play a vital role in safeguarding Kenya’s natural heritage.
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