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KWS admits that Rwanda wants to import Kenyan lions

The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) has confirmed that a Akagera National Park in Rwanda has requested the Kenyan Government to supply it with eight lions as reported by The Standard on Monday.

However, KWS acting Director General William Kiprono said the cats have not been exported because the Government has not sanctioned the deal.

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