African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Naivasha, Kenya — A multi-agency rescue mission successfully saved a visitor who fell into the Mt. Longonot crater on Saturday, following an intense overnight operation marked by courage, teamwork, and precision. According to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the victim, Bildad Simiyu, slipped while hiking and plunged onto a rock ledge inside the crater, landing […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has unveiled a sweeping set of reforms aimed at securing the future of its globally renowned wildlife heritage. The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations, 2025, were officially launched today by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), marking what officials described as a “decisive moment” in the nation’s conservation journey. […]
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 […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — In a bold move to strengthen coexistence between people and wildlife, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, today unveiled a transformative compensation model aimed at addressing the persistent challenge of human-wildlife conflict (HWC). The new system — anchored on transparency, equity, and technology — is designed to deliver faster, […]
Summary Nairobi, Kenya – A Kenyan court has handed down landmark fines to four men involved in the attempted trafficking of thousands of rare queen ants, in a case that experts say signals a shift in global biopiracy from iconic species like elephants to lesser-known but ecologically vital insects. Magistrate Njeri Thuku on Wednesday fined […]
President William Ruto has commended the Kenya Wildlife Service for embracing the digitization of services and increasing its revenues substantially. The President said the institution is now able to cover up to 87 percent of its budget. Ruto noted that this has enhanced service delivery, including enabling KWS to acquire 98 vehicles that will help […]
Today, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officially launched its Strategic Plan 2024-2028 at the iconic Ivory Burning Site in Nairobi National Park. The event, which underscores the government’s commitment to wildlife conservation, was presided over by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Hon. Rebecca Miano, and attended by dignitaries including; Principal Secretary Silvia Museiya (Wildlife), Principal Secretary […]
Today, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Ms. Rebecca Miano, visited the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) in Tsavo West National Park for a familiarization visit. Established in 1990, the LEA is mandated to provide paramilitary training and upskilling courses to KWS uniformed staff and other wildlife stakeholders. Since its inception, […]
