NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 22 – The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has been accused of locking out petitioners and members of the media from a court-ordered inspection of Nairobi National Park, in the latest twist in a legal battle over developments inside the protected ecosystem. …
… The site visit, led by Environment and Land Court Deputy Registrar and Magistrate Vincent Kiplagat, brought together legal teams representing the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and petitioners opposed to the project. …
… The administrator raised concern over the increasing number of hippos roaming the villages at night, and called upon Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to intervene. …
… in Mbololo, Voi, Mwakesi said he was not advocating for the transfer of Tsavo National Park's management to the county government, but rather an automatic revenue-sharing framework anchored in law instead of presidential directives or the discretion of the Kenya Wildlife Service …
… in Mbololo, Voi, Mwakesi said he was not advocating for the transfer of Tsavo National Park's management to the county government, but rather an automatic revenue-sharing framework anchored in law instead of presidential directives or the discretion of the Kenya Wildlife Service …
Audio By VocalizeThe National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) have lauded the role played by local communities and private conservancies in advancing wildlife conservation across the country. …
… Local leaders have reported the incident to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and other relevant authorities, calling for urgent intervention to drive the animals back to their habitat and prevent further destruction.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 14 – Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) veterinarians have rescued an orphaned hyena cub found alone near the Heritage Hotel–WRTI Gate area in Naivasha, where it is now receiving round-the-clock care to improve its chances of survival. …
… The Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Forest Service and National Environment Management Authority were not created to enable degradation of protected ecosystems for urban development. …
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku when he appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee at Bunge Towers in Nairobi on July 6, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Senate has summoned Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director Gene …
The North Eastern Conservancies Association claims at least three Somali giraffes are being illegally killed every day across northern Kenya due to drought, habitat pressure, human-wildlife conflict and poaching for meat. The group has warned that if the trend continues, Kenya risks destroying one of the world's most important remaining populations of Somali giraffes.
The North Eastern Conservancies Association claims at least three Somali giraffes are being illegally killed every day across northern Kenya due to drought, habitat pressure, human-wildlife conflict and poaching for meat. The group has warned that if the trend continues, Kenya risks destroying one of the world's most important remaining populations of Somali giraffes.
Former Kenya Wildlife Service Director Julius Kipngetich has urged the government and education stakeholders to address stark inequalities in school access, noting that only about 14 per cent of children in northern Kenya complete secondary school and that many never reach that level, while the average Kenyan spends only about eight years in school.
Kenya Wildlife Service has launched a multi-agency investigation into 16 elephant deaths recorded between June 24 and July 31 across the Amboseli-Kimana-Kitenden ecosystem, with preliminary laboratory findings pointing to cyanide poisoning as the probable cause.
The Kenya Wildlife Service reported 16 elephant deaths at Amboseli National Park as of early August, with preliminary analysis pointing to cyanide poisoning as the probable cause, though the agency awaits final laboratory test results before conclusively determining the cause of each death.
Rising lake waters in Kenya's Rift Valley, driven by extreme rainfall linked to climate change, have forced tens of thousands of people to higher ground, while crocodiles and other wildlife move into inhabited areas and pose increasing danger to families and local businesses.
The Kenya Veterinary Association has called for a multi-agency investigation into the suspected cyanide poisoning that killed 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem between June 24 and July 24. The association warns the incident poses a serious public health risk if contaminated produce entered the food supply, with preliminary tests by the Kenya Wildlife Service detecting highly toxic cyanide in the carcasses and linking the deaths to elephants feeding on pesticide-sprayed tomatoes in Kimana Sanctuary and Kuku Group Ranch.
Narok County has enacted the Wildlife Conservancies Act, 2026, establishing a dedicated fund financed by at least two percent of the county's audited revenue to support conservation programmes and aid families affected by human-wildlife conflict. The Act emphasizes community participation, requiring transparency, annual audits, and partnerships with government agencies and conservation organizations.
Farmers in Igembe North Constituency whose crops were destroyed by elephants are calling on the Kenya Wildlife Service to fast-track compensation, saying relief food distributed by the government—a bag of maize, a bag of beans, and eight kilograms of porridge flour per household—is insufficient and will only last a few days.
A Nakuru court resumed hearing into the disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo, allegedly missing while in Kenya Wildlife Service custody near Lake Nakuru. The fifth accused, Abdulrahman Sudi, testified in his defence but contradicted himself repeatedly, including changing his account of whether a man he was guarding had been tied with rope or handcuffed.
The United Green Movement has called for an independent investigation into the alleged poisoning of fifteen elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, saying preliminary laboratory findings detected a potential toxic substance in samples from affected elephants. UGM cited gaps in Kenya's regulation of hazardous chemicals and urged authorities to prevent similar wildlife deaths.
At least 14 elephants of different ages and sexes have died over three weeks near Amboseli National Park in locations 15 to 30 kilometers from its boundaries. Kenya Wildlife Service has launched investigations and sent samples from the carcasses to the Government Chemist for analysis.
Laboratory analysis by Kenya Wildlife Service confirmed that cyanide sprayed on nearby tomato farms caused the deaths of fifteen elephants in Amboseli National Park over the past month. KWS officials warn that livestock grazing in contaminated fields also risk poisoning from the highly toxic chemical.
Fifteen elephants found dead over the past month in Amboseli National Park near the Tanzanian border were likely poisoned by cyanide, possibly from pesticides on nearby farms. Kenya Wildlife Service investigators suspect the elephants ate tomatoes contaminated with strong pesticides, though the investigation was still under way and it remains unclear whether the poisoning was accidental or deliberate.
Fifteen elephants in the Amboseli National Park ecosystem died from cyanide poisoning after ingesting pesticides sprayed on nearby tomato farms, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service. The deaths have raised concerns among conservationists, local leaders, and wildlife authorities about the impact of farming activities on wildlife in the region.
Forty elephants that strayed from Tsavo East National Park into Makueni County have been found and contained on KARLO land in Kibwezi. The Kenya Wildlife Service assured residents of safety and reaffirmed commitment to peaceful coexistence between communities and wildlife.
Investigators have detected a potential toxic substance in samples from elephants that died in the Amboseli ecosystem, with preliminary findings from the University of Nairobi identified as a suspected toxin. KWS is conducting further quantitative tests to determine the substance's concentration and whether it caused the deaths, while investigating environmental factors and water sources.
Kenya Wildlife Service has begun an investigation into the mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in southern Kenya near Amboseli National Park, with tissue samples sent to laboratories to determine whether disease, poisoning, or another factor was responsible. Officials say this is the first time in decades that elephant mortalities on this scale have been recorded in the region.
A hippo from River Thiba has been entering Francis Nyamu's homestead in Kiangati Village every evening for nearly a month, prompting residents to demand Kenya Wildlife Service intervention and raising alarm over human-wildlife conflict as multiple hippos stray from the river into nearby villages, destroying crops and killing livestock.
The UK government announced plans to move a planned military training exercise (Exercise Haraka Storm) from Kenya to Tanzania after Kenya failed to approve the renewal of licenses for the British Army Training Unit (BATUK). The exercise was scheduled to run in Laikipia between September and November.
Residents living along the Maasai Mara Game Reserve face an unwritten dusk-to-dawn curfew as hyenas venture deeper into settlements, attacking livestock and forcing families indoors at night. A Monday attack in Molibany Village killed more than 50 sheep, with residents questioning why predators are increasingly bold despite ongoing conservation efforts.
Petitioners in a case filed by more than 4,600 Kenyans seeking to halt developments in Nairobi National Park claim the Kenya Wildlife Service locked out members of the media and most petitioners from a court-ordered site inspection on Tuesday, despite an Environment and Land Court direction for all parties to be present.
The Environment and Land Court conducted a fact-finding visit to Nairobi National Park to assess a proposed relocation of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage. Kenya Wildlife Service defended the move, arguing the existing facility established in 1964 has ageing infrastructure that no longer meets modern wildlife management standards and is under pressure from growing visitor numbers.
A 47-year-old man was attacked and killed by a stray hippo near Kisiege beach in Rachuonyo North Sub County around 2 am on Saturday as he was heading home from a local pub. A local administrator expressed concern about increasing hippo activity in villages at night and called on Kenya Wildlife Service to intervene.
People's Empowerment Party leader Stephen Mwakesi has called for legislation guaranteeing counties and communities hosting national parks a defined share of revenue generated from them, arguing Kenya needs a comprehensive legal framework specifying the proportion of park revenue to be shared, payment timelines and accountability mechanisms.
Stephen Mwakesi, a Taita Taveta gubernatorial aspirant, has called for legislation guaranteeing counties and communities hosting national parks a defined share of revenue generated from them. While the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act provides that neighbouring communities should receive at least five per cent of benefits, Mwakesi argues Kenya needs a more comprehensive legal framework specifying revenue proportions, payment timelines, and accountability mechanisms.
The Kenya Wildlife Service and National Police Service have pledged to continue strengthening partnerships with local communities and private conservancies to advance wildlife conservation, improve security, and protect Kenya's wildlife. The commitment was made at the annual general meeting of wildlife rangers in Nairobi, where participants received training on technology use and stakeholders emphasized the need for greater gender inclusion in conservation careers.
Farmers in Mtito Andei, Makueni County, are counting losses after a herd of elephants invaded farms in Kivwauni, Lukenya and Nhunguni villages, destroying crops and vegetation. Local leaders have reported the incident to Kenya Wildlife Service and other authorities, calling for urgent intervention to drive the animals back to their habitat.
Kenya Wildlife Service veterinarians rescued an orphaned hyena cub found alone near Naivasha and transferred it to the KWS Canine Unit for round-the-clock care. KWS used the rescue to emphasize hyenas' ecological importance as hunters and scavengers that maintain ecosystem balance.
An opinion piece argues that state agencies tasked with environmental protection—NEMA, KWS, and Kenya Forest Service—are instead enabling ecosystem destruction through amendments to safeguard laws and approval of development projects in protected areas. The writer contends that Kenya's courts, empowered by Articles 42, 69, and 70 of the Constitution, may be the last defence against state-led environmental harm.
The Senate has summoned Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and Kenya Wildlife Service Director General Erastus Kanga to explain why a Presidential Proclamation on handing over Amboseli Game Reserve to Kajiado County has not been implemented.