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On Monday, 6th November 2023, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) led by Ag. Deputy, Director Community Relations and Education Services Mary Kirabui, celebrated the East and Central Africa Elephant Awareness Campaign Walk, ‘Walk for Elephant’ final procession, honoring Jim Justus Nyamu, the founder of “Ivory Belongs to Elephant Movement”, at the KWS headquarters, Nairobi.
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On Wednesday evening, November 1st 2023, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) led by the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, Dr. Alfred Mutua and the Director General, Dr. Erustus Kanga hosted His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their official visit to Kenya at the Ivory Burning Site in Nairobi National Park.
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In a groundbreaking collaboration that transcends borders and celebrates shared commitment to wildlife conservation, the Nairobi National Park and Mount Wuyi National Park-China, managers signed a partnership deal under the visionary leadership of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director General Dr. Erustus Kanga and the Fujian Governor Zhao Long, on the 22ndSeptember 2023, at the KWS Headquarters, Nairobi.
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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) led countrywide celebrations to commemorate World Rhino Day, simultaneously launching the Recovery and Action Plan for the Black Rhino, Friday, 22nd September, 2023 at the Club House in Nairobi National Park.
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International Snake Bite Awareness Day (ISBAD) is an annual observance that started in 2018 to raise awareness of a neglected tropical disease that plagues a lot of our communities in developing countries. As custodians of our planet's diverse ecosystems, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) plays a pivotal role in understanding and mitigating the impacts of snakebites on both human populations and wildlife.
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Community, Culture, and Conservation are three vital pillars of wildlife preservation, and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) understands that their successful integration is essential to achieving their mission. During the recent Ura Gate Tharaka Nithi Cultural Festival, KWS demonstrated its unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and community engagement by sponsoring this annual celebration of unity, culture and the incredible biodiversity of the Tharaka region.
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The collaboration between the Kenya Wildlife Service Vet and Capture team led by Dr Isaac Lekolol, Mr. Linus Kariuki, Dr Dominic Mijele and Dr Mathew Mutinda with Grevy's Zebra Trust, and Marwell Wildlife to collar 20 Grevy's Zebras in the northern Kenyan landscape is a significant effort to study and conserve this critically endangered species.
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In a world grappling with the urgent need to combat climate change, innovative measures are emerging across different industries. The field of conservation is no exception, as the Africa Climate Summit being held in Nairobi brings together delegates from across the continent to address pressing environmental issues, including climate change and conservation efforts, as well as immerse themselves in Kenya’s rich biodiversity through visits to the Nairobi National Park.
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KWS Director General Dr Erustus Kanga Thursday, August 31, 2023 received donations from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) worth over 38 million shillings to aid rangers in operations to protect wildlife. While thanking WWF for the donation, Dr Kanga said the equipment will be a big morale booster to rangers, translating to enhanced protection of wildlife.
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In an effort to streamline the recently-introduced e-Citizen modalities at all park and reserves entry points, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) hosted a tourism stakeholder’s induction forum at Nairobi National Park’s Clubhouse grounds, Wednesday, 30th August, 2023.
The forum was intended to demystify the e-Citizen platform to all in attendance, as well as satisfy stakeholders’ reservations, and find long-term solutions to pertinent issues raised during the forum.
