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Commission on Administrative Justice orders KWS to release snakebite deaths data in 21 days
The directive follows a rejected information request and warns of possible prosecution for non-compliance.
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Kenyan court fines Chinese national Sh1 million over illegal smuggling of rare “harvester ants”
The service added that the ruling reflects the judiciary’s firm stance on wildlife-related offences, including crimes involving lesser-known but ecologically significant species.
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MPs warn of penalties after KWS boss skips hearings three times
The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities,noted that despite prior communication, no formal explanation had been submitted by the Director General.
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State rejects push to reclassify Tsavo parks, cites conservation risks
The petition under review was submitted by Anselm Mwadime, who is seeking changes to the classification of the Tsavo parks. The ministry maintained that such changes would interfere with conservation systems and long-term ecological stability.
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KWS confirms Maasai Mara lion Kiminati killed in hippo encounter
KWS further explained that encounters between large and powerful animals, such as lions and hippos, are often violent and unpredictable, reflecting the fragile balance that supports life in protected ecosystems like the Maasai Mara.
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KWS defends Orphanage relocation, terms online claims misleading
According to the agency, plans to relocate and modernise the orphanage have been in development since 2013 and are grounded in the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, which requires KWS to maintain proper animal welfare standards.
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KWS sounds alarm on toxic fish from Lake Nakuru reaching markets nationwide
KWS Director General Erustus Kanga reiterated that fishing is strictly forbidden within Lake Nakuru National Park, a protected area dedicated to conservation and biodiversity.
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Senate orders immediate halt to fishing at Lake Nakuru amid alleged abuses
The directive was issued by Committee Chairperson Fatuma Dullo during a meeting held on Tuesday with officials from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and petitioners who raised concerns about alleged abuses within Lake Nakuru National Park.
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KWS warns of flooded roads in national parks after heavy rains
KWS has called on members of the public to delay travel plans to sections that have been hit by the heavy rains until the conditions improve.
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KWS opens digital channel to fund wildlife protection and tourism sustainability
The digital portal is designed to modernise conservation funding, offering a broader platform for contributions while lessening reliance on conventional financing sources.
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Two arrested with Sh11 million worth of elephant tusks in Namanga
According to detectives, the operation was mounted after officers received intelligence indicating that a group of traffickers was planning to conclude an illegal ivory transaction with a prospective buyer.
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KWS guides stray Nairobi Park lionesses back, says no public threat
KWS praised members of the public for their cooperation, noting that timely reporting played a critical role in the successful resolution of the incident.