Kajiado County, Kenya – Authorities have arrested two Tanzanian nationals in possession of 20 elephant tusks at the Namanga Border Post, marking a major breakthrough in the fight against wildlife trafficking. Arrest and Seizure The suspects, identified as Imani Manasse Musumbwe and Jinaoneka Kyenya, were intercepted by the Kajiado Investigation…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a safety alert following unusual wildlife activity near residential zones in Nairobi. In a statement on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the agency urged residents to remain vigilant as rangers assess and manage the situation. Two lionesses were observed moving outside their usual territory…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced the death of Craig, one of Africa’s most iconic super tusker elephants, who passed away at the age of 54 in Amboseli National Park. His death marks the end of an era for wildlife conservation in Kenya and across the continent. In a…
Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) has begun compensation procedures for a 47-year-old farmer, Charles Otieno, who killed a python that attacked and killed his dog in Luoka, Ugunja Sub-County. Otieno confirmed that discussions with KWS officials and Sigomere police officers on January 1, 2026, concluded with the signing of a document…
Six lions in the Oleisukut Conservancy, Maasai Mara, narrowly escaped death after a suspected poisoning incident, thanks to a swift response from veterinary experts under the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). In a statement shared on Monday, September 29, 2025, KWS confirmed that the lions were found weak and disoriented, showing…