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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.
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The secluded Clubhouse in Nairobi National Park was the venue for the first ever Kenya Parks Investors Forum on 23rd August 2023, hosted by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director General Dr. Erustus Kanga.
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In a world where natural resources are under increasing strain and the need for sustainable practices has become more urgent than ever, on August 17th, 2023, the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service, Dr. Erustus Kanga, convened a validation forum to review the proposed fees for National Parks, Reserves, and Sanctuaries for the period 1st January 2024, to 31st December 2025 at the Nairobi National Park Club House.
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In a world filled with incredible wild creatures, few touch our hearts and captivate our minds quite like elephants. For eleven years, people around the globe have come together to celebrate and raise awareness for these giants on World Elephant Day. Celebrated on August 12th every year, this special day serves as a reminder of the critical role that elephants play in our ecosystems and the urgent need to protect them and their habitats from the numerous threats they face.
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Every year since 2013, on August 10th, the world comes together to celebrate World Lion Day, an occasion that provides a global platform to raise awareness about the majestic endangered species that once roamed over a vast portion of the ecosystem; ‘The Lion.’ Often referred to as the “King of the Jungle,” lions are iconic creatures, known for their beauty, social structures and strength.
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A celebratory mood engulfed KWS headquarters after the official announcement that Dr Erustus Kanga has been substantively appointed KWS Director General. Dr Kanga was confirmed as the Service’s CEO following the conclusion of a stringent process, Wednesday, 2nd August, 2023.
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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) joined the world on the 31st of July, 2023, to commemorate World Rangers Day, a day that honors those courageous women and men who dedicate their lives to preserving the rich biodiversity of Kenya's wildlife heritage, at the KWS Clubhouse in Nairobi National Park (NNP).
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Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Peninah Malonza has launched a countrywide compensation exercise for victims of human-wildlife conflicts in 46 counties. The victims or their dependants will receive over 908-million shillings as compensation covering the period 2014-2019.
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Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Hon. Peninah Malonza has been elected the president of the 13th Governing Council of Parties to the Lusaka Agreement. Hon Malonzo was bestowed upon the presidency of the regional conservation body by follow Cabinet minister from six member countries comprising of Kenya, Congo Brazzaville, Lesotho, Liberia, Tanzania and Zambia, and has Ethiopia, Eswatini and South Africa as signatories.
