By KPC Reporter More than KSh 60 million in compensation has been disbursed to communities in Kilifi County for losses suffered from human–wildlife conflicts. The funds cover claims dating back to 2014 through October 2020, specifically addressing human fatalities. The government pledged to resolve all outstanding compensation claims, reaffirming its duty under the Wildlife Conservation […]

By KPC Reporter Families affected by human-wildlife conflict in Kilifi County will on Wednesday receive compensation during an official event at the Marafa Vocational Training Centre in Magarini Constituency. Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, will preside over the event, which marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to address the […]

By KPC Reporter The Kenyan government is committed to ensure co-existence between communities and wildlife as firmly embodied in the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Strategic Plan 2024–2028. In line to this target, KWS teams managed 3,857 incidents of human-wildlife conflict, which tragically included 40 human deaths and 77 serious injuries. “We also responded to 1,532 […]