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KWS plans fee waivers for seniors, children and tourism workers
Under the proposed regulations, Kenyan citizens aged 70 and above, children under five, and persons with disabilities would enjoy free entry.
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Court hears missing fisherman was found “unresponsive” in KWS vehicle
The evidence was given by a protected witness identified as John Doe, currently serving a sentence for illegal fishing.
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KWS translocates 10 southern white rhinos to Loisaba Conservancy
The exercise, conducted in collaboration with Loisaba Conservancy, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, and with support from Sharjah Safari, marks a milestone in Kenya’s conservation journey.
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KWS informant gave false leads in search for missing Lake Nakuru fisherman
KWS Director General Dr Erastus Kanga told MPs that the informant gave false directions during a site visit to the lake before admitting he had no knowledge of any mass grave.
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Government hiring freeze pushes 60 public institutions into staff crisis
At least 60 public organisations are grappling with acute employee shortages, needing more than 15,000 new staff to meet their approved capacity
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Why KWS is targeting a park fee hike to sustain conservation
KWS oversees about 20 per cent of Kenya’s land, including 24 national parks, 29 national reserves, and 215 community conservancies.
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Phone records place missing Nakuru fisherman and KWS officers at same scene
During cross-examination, the defense questioned the reliability of the call records, pointing to a log showing that Odhiambo’s phone received a call while in Karunga at 10:06 pm that same day.
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Senate probes disappearances of young fishermen around Lake Nakuru
The petition was filed by Tom Mboya Ochieng’, the chief executive officer of Gaplink International, a civil society organisation based in Nakuru.
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KWS proposes conservation fee hike to bridge Sh12 billion funding gap
KWS Director General Prof. Erastus Kanga said the move is driven by the need to align with current economic realities and sustain the country’s conservation mandate.