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KWS dismisses reports of mining activities in Tsavo East National Park

Director General of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Erustus Kanga. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has dismissed reports circulating on social media that mining activities are happening in Tsavo East National Park.

This follows the circulation of images on social media showing wide canals dug into the ground, with some Kenyans claiming that the location was part of the park.

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