By Nyang’au Araka Amboseli National Park woke up to a heavy silence on Saturday morning. “Craig, the world-famous super tusker whose vast ivory nearly brushed the earth, died at the age of 54, marking the end of an era not just for Kenya, but for global wildlife conservation,” the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said in […]

By KPC Reporter The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has stepped up preparations for the festive season for the good of local and foreign tourists. This includes introducing special shuttle services and boosting security across national parks to ensure visitors enjoy a smooth and memorable holiday experience. With local and international tourists expected to flock to […]

By KPC Reporter Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has launched a 15-day rhino ear-notching and tagging operation as it seeks to actualise science-based conservation efforts. The exercise was launched at Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Tsavo West National Park. This is the largest single exercise of its kind in Kenya’s conservation history, according to a brief from KWS. […]

By Ongaga Ongaga and Courtesy An Osprey, a long-distance migratory bird of prey from Russia, has made an unexpected stopover in Siaya County, drawing excitement among residents and wildlife experts. The fish-eating raptor, identified by a Russian tag attached to its left leg, was discovered early Friday morning after getting entangled in a fishing net […]

By KPC Reporter Wildlife stakeholders including scientists, conservationists, policymakers, and community representatives are meeting in Nairobi for the 15th Carnivore Conference. The two-day event is organized by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to advance coexistence between people and Africa’s great carnivores. The conference, being held at the KWS Headquarters, focuses on enhancing carnivore conservation and […]

By KPC Reporter The government has said that the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access, Entry and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations 2025 will officially take effect on October 1, 2025. The new framework introduces revised charges for entry into national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries, as well as fees for conservation-related activities. “These regulations are a product of […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Tens of thousands of Kenyans flocked to national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries yesterday as the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) opened its gates free of charge to mark World Tourism Day 2025. The gesture, now in its second year, drew an impressive 83,932 visitors, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for domestic tourism and conservation. […]

By KPC Reporter Kenyans will gain free access to all national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in celebration of the United Nations World Tourism Day. The announcement was made by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, who said the initiative is aimed at giving Kenyans an opportunity to reconnect with […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa  The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) presented a revised draft of the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation Fees) Regulations, 2025 to stakeholders on Thursday. This was done during a validation workshop held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The new draft comes after public participation forums conducted between July 29 […]

: By Mandere Onyinkwa The government has announced sweeping reforms to the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations, 2025. This is aimed at boosting conservation financing, inclusivity, and the visitor experience in Kenya’s national parks and reserves. Speaking at the launch, the Cabinet Secretary said the regulations are designed to strike a […]