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Topic: Wildlife

Victims of human-wildlife conflict claim KWS officers demand bribes

By Marion Kithi   2025-07-16 15:27:05

Victims of human-wildlife conflict in Kilifi have alleged that Kenya Wildlife Service officers are demanding Sh1,500 for verification forms.

Maasai Mara enters World Book of Records for greatest annual wildlife migration

By Boniface Mithika   2025-07-16 12:15:33

The announcement, marks a global accolade for the iconic reserve, celebrated for hosting over 1.5 million wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes in an awe-inspiring annual migration.

How underfunding hampers wildlife management

By Peter Muiruri   2025-07-15 22:26:42

Historical underfunding amid rising visitor numbers is hampering infrastructure upgrades within the country’s wildlife-protected areas.

How wildlife, culture inspired Indian painter Neeraj Bakshi's life, art

By Jacinta Mutura   2025-07-16 15:33:58

Indian painter Neeraj Bakshi credits a life-changing trip to Kenya for inspiring his art and conservation efforts through African wildlife and culture.

Kenya Wildlife Service eyes new fees to save wildlife as funding crisis bites

By Mike Kihaki   2025-07-10 15:22:32

The Kenya Wildlife Service is seeking to raise conservation fees for the first time in nearly 20 years to close a Sh 12 billion annual funding gap threatening the survival of the country’s wildlife.

Gov't pays Sh 2.8 billion for wildlife conflicts in Kilifi

By Daren Kosgei   2025-07-02 17:14:48

Over 1,300 cases of human–wildlife conflict have been reported in Kilifi County since 2021.