Topic: KWS
KWS eyes enhanced wildlife economy earnings in ambitious five-year strategy
Oct 01, 2024 at 09:43 AM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) launched its highly anticipated Strategic Plan for 2024-2028 on Monday, marking a transformative approach to wildlife conservation in Kenya....
How Kenya's endangered black rhinos are thriving via AI-powered surveillance
Sep 23, 2024 at 11:50 AM
A groundbreaking initiative has significantly boosted the protection of critically endangered black rhinos in Kenya....
Kenya's tourism revenue surges to Sh142.5 billion in the first 6 months of 2024
Aug 21, 2024 at 03:07 PM
The Kenyan tourism industry is experiencing a remarkable period of growth, with revenue reaching Sh142.5 billion in the first half of the year....
KWS warns public on fake ranger recruitment letters as 4 suspects detained
May 23, 2024 at 05:37 PM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a stern caution to the public regarding a recent surge in counterfeit ranger recruitment letters being circulated by fraudulent individu...
KWS responds to alleged sightings of three lions near Langata Women's Prison
May 16, 2024 at 05:09 PM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is urging residents of Langata to stay vigilant following reports of three lions sighted in the area on Wednesday evening....
Traffic on Magadi Road disrupted as MMU students riot over 'rampant' hyena attacks
Feb 06, 2024 at 01:15 PM
Outrage gripped Multimedia University students in Ongata Rongai on Tuesday, leading them to shut down Magadi Road in protest against a hyena attack on a fellow student the previous...
EACC recovers four islands worth Sh305 million grabbed from reserve in Kwale
Sep 05, 2023 at 11:43 PM
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully reclaimed public land valued at Sh305 million, which had been unlawfully obtained from the pristine Kisite/Mpungut...
Tourists left stranded as new eCitizen platform adoption hits national parks
Aug 27, 2023 at 09:52 PM
Hundreds of tourists were left stranded and frustrated across various national parks in Kenya due to the abrupt implementation of President William Ruto's directive to transition g...
KDC and tourism sector partners unveil tailor-made investment opportunities
Aug 23, 2023 at 05:27 PM
The Kenya Development Corporation (KDC), in collaboration with key stakeholders in the tourism and wildlife sector, has revealed a strategic array of investment opportunities geare...
Kenya Wildlife Service adopts eCitizen platform for seamless revenue collection
Aug 22, 2023 at 06:27 PM
The Kenya Wildlife Service has successfully migrated its revenue collection system to the eCitizen platform, marking a pivotal shift towards digital transformation within the realm...
KWS to offer free enhanced access to national parks for seniors and PLWDs
Aug 10, 2023 at 10:20 AM
Senior citizens aged 70 and above, as well as Kenyan Persons living with Disabilities, are set to enjoy enhanced access to Kenya's national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries....
Victory for Taita Taveta County as Ruto grants 50 per cent share of Tsavo National Park Revenues
Jul 24, 2023 at 02:09 PM
Taita Taveta County's persistent efforts to obtain a fair share of revenues from the renowned Tsavo National Park have finally yielded success, as President William Ruto has accede...
2 suspects nabbed with 52kg of elephant tusks valued at Sh5.3 million in Nyeri
May 31, 2023 at 10:51 AM
Nyeri police, in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), apprehended two male suspects on Sunday in a significant victory for wildlife conservation efforts....
Kilifi County addresses causes of Watamu boat accident that killed three people
Jan 22, 2023 at 04:16 PM
The County Government of Kilifi has issued a statement addressing the boat accident that happened at Watamu Marine Park on Saturday....
KWS DG John Waweru sent on leave after new PS Sylvia Muhoro takes office
Dec 05, 2022 at 08:48 PM
Reports intimate that Sylvia Museiya Muhoro, the new PS in the state department domiciled in the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, issued the orders immediately on assuming office....
KWS tackles social media talk of 'volcanic eruption' causing Mt Longonot inferno
Oct 28, 2022 at 02:52 PM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has assured the members of the public that the fire that was reported to have erupted on Mt. Longonot did not result from volcanic activity....
Heavy traffic on Southern Bypass as aircraft crashes in Nairobi National Park
Sep 21, 2022 at 02:10 PM
Four people are said to have escaped death narrowly after the small aircraft hey were flying in crashed inside the Nairobi National Park close to the Southern Bypass on Wednesday....
Relief as Govt confirms outbreak of Swine Flu in Nakuru has been contained
Aug 24, 2022 at 12:33 PM
The government through the Ministry of Health (MoH) has guaranteed Nakuru residents that it has contained the recent outbreak of Swine-flu in Elementaita....
Detectives nab three suspects with endangered pangolin destined for black market
Aug 24, 2022 at 08:00 AM
Serious Crimes Unit detectives have arrested three suspects in Kinango, Kwale County after finding them in possession of a male pangolin....
IPOA launches probe into alleged shooting of four by police in Masimba
Jun 03, 2022 at 01:48 PM
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the deaths and four people and injuries to others during a police shooting incident at Masimba ...