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Wildlife conference boosts protection for sharks, turtles

The conference enacted protections for dozens of species of turtle, lizard and frogs including glass frogs whose translucent skin made them a favorite in the pet trade.

By AP 2 days ago

Wildlife conference boosts protection for sharks, turtles

County now making laws to compel KWS to pay land rates

County now making laws to compel KWS to pay land rates

By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago

DCI on alert to save the world's most trafficked animal species

DCI on alert to save the world's most trafficked animal species

By Caroline Chebet 2 months ago

We went hunting buffaloes and I was left for dead

We went hunting buffaloes and I was left for dead

By Mactilda Mbenywe 4 months ago

Study entailing painting eyes on cows' backsides rolled out in the Mara

The artificial eye spots are expected to deter predators in a move to stem cases of human-wildlife conflicts.

By Caroline Chebet 4 months ago

Study entailing painting eyes on cows' backsides rolled out in the Mara

Time for African states to think about the future of their protected areas

Protected areas are significant drivers to achieving biodiversity conservation and anchors that contribute to the implementation of sustainable development strategies.

By Rubina James 4 months ago

Time for African states to think about the future of their protected areas

Why US-Kenya partnership on wildlife, drug trafficking matters

Cooperation between the two countries on tackling illicit trade in wildlife and narcotics has yielded some notable success in the recent past.

By The Conversation 4 months ago

Why US-Kenya partnership on wildlife, drug trafficking matters

Stop misleading residents to eat bush meat, KWS tells politicians

The Jubilee party politician claimed the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013 had allowed residents bordering national parks to consume bush meat in the wake of drought and hunger.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 5 months ago

Stop misleading residents to eat bush meat, KWS tells politicians

'Captive lions' face injuries, diseases, malnutrition, obesity

The aim of the study was to identify the welfare challenges the commercial captive predator industry in South Africa faces on a day-to-day basis.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 6 months ago

'Captive lions' face injuries, diseases, malnutrition, obesity

Stray leopard mauls 12 sheep, still on the loose

Kenya Wildlife Service officers who were called in to try and trace the wild animal confirmed from the footsteps and style of killing and feeding that the stray animal is a leopard.

By Gilbert Kimutai 6 months ago

Stray leopard mauls 12 sheep, still on the loose

KWS loses bid to block transshipment of rosewood to Hong Kong

The Kenya Wildlife Service has lost its bid to block the transshipment of over Sh23 million worth of rosewood held at the Port of Mombasa.

By Julius Chepkwony 6 months ago

KWS loses bid to block transshipment of rosewood to Hong Kong

One killed, five injured by leopards

Kenya Wildlife Service warden David Cheruiyot said locals may have provoked the animals.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 6 months ago

One killed, five injured by leopards

Drought: KWS now dropping hay to feed starving wildlife

Drought has adversely affected wildlife in the country, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said as reports of the death of buffaloes at Lake Nakuru National Park emerge.

By Caroline Chebet 6 months ago

Drought: KWS now dropping hay to feed starving wildlife

13 elephants to be flown for 7,000Kms from Kent to Kenya

The project is being undertaken by Aspinall Foundation, in partnership with KWS and David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

By Caroline Chebet 7 months ago

13 elephants to be flown for 7,000Kms from Kent to Kenya

How personal responsibility can save our wildlife

Animals, naturally, move around to find more comfortable places to breed or even lick salt.

By Lynet Otieno 7 months ago

How personal responsibility can save our wildlife

Export of exotic African animals to UAE kicks a desert storm

Environmentalists argue that the move is akin to Africa selling her heritage.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 8 months ago

Export of exotic African animals to UAE kicks a desert storm

13 river Yala bodies identified, collected by kin for funerals

Twenty-six bodies had been retrieved from River Yala since August last year with little information on who dumped them.

By Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago

13 river Yala bodies identified, collected by kin for funerals

Kin of slain KWS officer demands answers

Francis Isaac Oyaro went missing in August 2021 on his way from his workstation in Marsabit to his home in Nakuru.

By Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago

Kin of slain KWS officer demands answers

Body of KWS officer fished from River Yala

The secrecy surrounding the killing of people whose bodies were found dumped in River Yala deepened today when more remains were identified

By Olivia Odhiambo 8 months ago

Body of KWS officer fished from River Yala

Bill on forest boundary change reeks of mischief and dishonesty

The proposed amendment allowing anyone to petition for a boundary change to the clerk of the National Assembly reeks of mischief and dishonesty.

By Nancy Githaiga 9 months ago

Bill on forest boundary change reeks of mischief and dishonesty

Leakey, always the colourful man, had ‘aide de camp’ at KWS

On the day he was appointed for third stint, a marksman jumped behind him as he inspected guard of honour, and stayed in his security detail.

By Edward Indakwa 10 months ago

Leakey, always the colourful man, had ‘aide de camp’ at KWS

Tourism players recall Leakey's efforts in saving 'Big Five' in 80s

Dr Richard Leakey, a former Head of Public Service, died on Sunday, aged 77, a few hours after the announcement of Njonjo’s death.

By Philip Mwakio 10 months ago

Tourism players recall Leakey's efforts in saving 'Big Five' in 80s

Capital projects a threat to wildlife, say activists

The projects have blocked wildlife migratory routes.

By Antony Gitonga 10 months ago

Capital projects a threat to wildlife, say activists

Conservation icon and former civil service boss Leakey dies at 77

Dr Richard Leakey died just hours after his close friend Charles Njonjo died and was cremated.

By Daniel Wesangula 10 months ago

Conservation icon and former civil service boss Leakey dies at 77

Former Head of Public Service Richard Leakey dies at 77

Dr Leakey's death was confirmed by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday evening

By Mireri Junior 10 months ago

Former Head of Public Service Richard Leakey dies at 77

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