KWS optimistic China’s ban on ivory imports will stem poaching

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and conservationists have welcomed China’s one year ivory carving ban imports, saying this will reduce poaching.

KWS director William Kiprono said although Kenya expected a total ban, the move will see demand of ivory and rhino horn go down because China was a destination of the wildlife trophies in the world. He said: “We have always been pushing for a total ban. This is welcome though because it is a sign of things to come.”