By Ongaga Ongaga Kenya has received four rare Mountain Bongos in a significant boost to efforts aimed at restoring the critically endangered species, marking what officials have described as a historic homecoming. The four male bongos arrived Tuesday night at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport aboard a KLM cargo flight from the Czech Republic, where they […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Support from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) proved pivotal as Green Earth Ambassador Hillary Kibiwott set a new tree-planting record at Kessup Forest in Uasin Gishu County. Backed by KWS through its Iten Station, Kibiwott, 29, planted 23,326 trees within 24 hours—surpassing the previous record of 23,060 and positioning his effort for […]

By KPC Mandere Onyinkwa A court has convicted a foreign national in a high-profile ant smuggling case, marking what authorities say is a significant step in tackling the illegal trade in lesser-known wildlife species. In a statement, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confirmed that Zhang Kquuen, a Chinese national, was found guilty in connection with […]

By Nyang’au Araka The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has dismissed as “misleading, unfounded and inflammatory” claims that the upgrade and relocation of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage will lead to the destruction of the upland forest in Nairobi National Park. In a press statement, KWS said the project is a “carefully planned, lawful, and forward-looking initiative” […]

By KPC Reporter Kenya has strengthened its position as a leading cruise tourism destination following the arrival of an international vessel at the Port of Mombasa. This, according to officials, signals growing global confidence in the country’s tourism sector. The ship, carrying hundreds of passengers and crew from across the world, docked on Wednesday, marking […]

By KPC Reporter The zebra is one of nature’s most striking canvases—its black and white stripes ripple like brushstrokes across the savannah, a living artwork that moves with grace and beauty. To see a herd galloping under the Kenyan sun is to witness beauty in motion, a reminder of the wild’s delicate balance and the […]

By Nyang’au Araka Friday morning. The lifeless body of a young elephant rested on a dusty ground in Kwale County, its trunk curled limply, as a green loader hoisted its massive carcass. Local residents and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers stood by solemnly, witnessing the sorrowful retrieval following the animal’s fatal fall into an uncovered […]

By Nyang’au Araka Friday morning. The lifeless body of a young elephant rested on a dusty ground in Kwale County, its trunk curled limply, as a green loader hoisted its massive carcass. Local residents and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers stood by solemnly, witnessing the sorrowful retrieval following the animal’s fatal fall into an uncovered […]

By KPC Reporter The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a warning against the misuse of judicial processes, following the arrest and arraignment of an individual accused of attempting to extort the agency through intimidation and legal threats. In a statement released on Thursday, KWS said it had raised serious concerns over the conduct of […]

By KPC Reporter The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed the death of a porter who went missing while trekking on Mt. Kenya, following an intensive, multi-agency search and rescue operation that spanned more than two weeks. In a statement, KWS said the body of Mr. Samuel Macharia Wanjohi was located on January 9, 2026, […]