Topic: KWS
Porter Who Went Missing at Mt. Kenya National Park Found Dead
Jan 10, 2026 at 04:25 PM
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed the death of a porter who went missing while trekking within Mt. Kenya National Park in December....
KWS Issues Advisory After 2 Lionesses Are Spotted Outside Nairobi National Park
Jan 07, 2026 at 12:25 PM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a public advisory after two lionesses were reportedly seen outside Nairobi National Park....
KWS Reveals Number of Kenyans Who Visited Parks During Festive Season
Jan 05, 2026 at 09:57 AM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has revealed that more than 231,000 Kenyans visited national parks and reserves during the December festive season....
54-Year-Old Elephant Famed for Its Long Tusks Dies in Amboseli
Jan 03, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Craig, one of the few remaining super tuskers in Africa, died aged 54....
Siaya Man Whose Dog Was Killed in Snake Attack to be Compensated
Jan 02, 2026 at 03:40 PM
A man from Luoka village in Ugunja, who killed a python after it attacked and killed his dog, is set to receive compensation from the government....
KWS Issues Warning to Tourists Amid Widespread Rainfall
Dec 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued an advisory to tourists and tour operators following widespread heavy rainfall affecting several national parks....
KWS Announces Special Boxing Day Entry Deals for Families and Groups [Details]
Dec 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
KWS has unveiled special Boxing Day entry offers aimed at encouraging families and groups to visit national parks, sanctuaries and marine parks....
Tragedy as Elephant Kills ECDE Teacher in Kajiado West
Dec 23, 2025 at 10:10 AM
A tragic human–wildlife conflict incident in Kajiado West has claimed the life of a 35-year-old Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teacher....
KWS Re-Introduces Festive Season Bus Shuttle Services in 3 National Parks
Dec 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced the return of its festive season bus shuttle services to selected national parks....
Gov’t Unveils Week-Long Jamhuri Day Celebrations [Details]
Dec 04, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The Ministry of Tourism has announced a week-long programme for this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations....
Man Who Slipped and Fell into Mt Longonot Crater Rescued
Dec 01, 2025 at 09:39 AM
A multi-agency operation has rescued a visitor who slipped and fell into the Mt Longonot Crater on Saturday, November 29....
KWS Addresses Blockage of Wildebeest Migration in Maasai Mara
Nov 27, 2025 at 02:05 PM
KWS emphasized that a zonation system allows for controlled tourism development in specific areas....
Gov’t Reviewing KWS Park Charges After Uproar
Nov 10, 2025 at 08:39 AM
The government is reviewing Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) park entry charges following a public outcry from tourism stakeholders and conservation partners....
Why KWS is Moving Over 150 Animals From Naivasha Farm
Nov 06, 2025 at 06:50 AM
According to KWS, the animals are being transferred to new, safer environments that can support their long-term survival....
KWS Unveils New Payment Platform After Shifting from Old eCitizen
Nov 02, 2025 at 07:21 AM
KWS has announced the introduction of a new payment platform dubbed KWSPay after transitioning from the old eCitizen system....
KWS Steps in After Woman Raised Cheetah for 2 Years
Oct 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
KWS has intervened after a woman rescued a stranded cheetah cub and raised it for two years....
KWS Relocates Problematic Bull Elephant [Photos]
Oct 06, 2025 at 02:15 PM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has relocated a problematic bull elephant from Meru County to Tsavo East National Park in an effort to address human-wildlife conflict....
High Court Blocks New KWS Entry Fees for Parks
Oct 02, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The high court has issued a conservatory order blocking the implementation of new park entry fees....
Six Lions Reportedly Poisoned in Maasai Mara
Sep 29, 2025 at 01:50 PM
Six lions from Oleisukut Conservancy in the Maasai Mara were reported to have shown signs of poisoning, sparking action from Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) veterinarians....
The Only Park That Kenyans Won't Have Free Access Today
Sep 27, 2025 at 06:58 AM
The free entry was first announced by Tourism CS Rebecca Miano in a notice on Tuesday, 23 September, to mark United Nations World Tourism Day....
