Chumo said the initiative is aimed at rehabilitating degraded riverbanks and protecting communities living in flood-prone areas. He noted that continued human activities along riparian and wetland areas have disrupted natural ecosystems, forcing wildlife such as crocodiles, hippos, and snakes into human settlements. “Encroachment of riparian land has led to destruction of wildlife habitats, increasing...Read More

The initiative will not only promote tourism but also strengthen ecological protection efforts Traditional songs and dances by young women, men, and elders echoed through the heart of the rich Chale Island mangrove forest in Msambweni, Kwale County, as the community celebrated a new chapter in their development.The joy marked the official launch of the...Read More

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, has launched the Chale Community Boardwalk and mangrove planting campaign in Kwale County, describing it as a model for community-led conservation and sustainable tourism. Speaking at the event in Kwale County, Miano said the project reflects successful collaboration between government, partners, and local communities under the Bottom-Up Economic...Read More

KWALE, County—April 22, 2026—The Diani-Chale area in Kwale County is expected to attract more tourists following the official launch of a mangrove eco-tourism attraction known as the Mangrove Boardwalk. The project, funded by UNEP’s GO Blue programme and implemented by the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) in collaboration with other partners, cost approximately Sh5.7...Read More

Wildlife Conservation Secretary John Chumo and Wildlife Research and Training Institute Director Dr Patrick Omondi leads the bamboo growing campaign in Budalang’i. A total of 10000 bamboo seedlling were planted Pic by Vincent Ogunde The government has stepped up efforts to restore riparian areas along the River Nzoia in Bunyala Sub-county, Busia County, as part...Read More

The government has stepped up efforts to restore riparian areas along River Nzoia in Bunyala Sub- County, Busia County, as part of a broader strategy to curb persistent flooding and reduce human-wildlife conflict. Speaking during the launch of a bamboo planting campaign in Budalang’i, Wildlife Conservation Secretary John Chumo said the initiative is aimed at...Read More

Over the years the Nzoia River Basin has suffered extensive degradation due to soil erosion The rehabilitation of the Nzoia River Basin and Budalangi area is gaining significant traction following the successful implementation of a bamboo-based ecosystem restoration. The initiative is led by the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) in collaboration with key partners....Read More

A new national wildlife census conducted between June 2024 and August 2025 paints a mixed picture of conservation success and emerging threats. The population of elephants in the country has sharply increased, climbing to 41,952 elephants in the wild, signalling major progress in anti-poaching and habitat protection. However, not all species are thriving. The hirola, Africa’s...Read More

Elephants have increased to 41,952, up from 36,280 in 2021, while black rhinos have grown to 2,102, reflecting a 4 per cent population rise and significant progress in anti-poaching and habitat protection. President William Ruto on Thursday released the 2025 National Wildlife Census Report, describing the findings as a “mosaic of wins and urgent conservation...Read More

President William Ruto (C) and Dr. Patrick Omondi, (R) Director of the Wildlife Research and Training Institute during the launch of the official release of the National Wildlife Census 2025 Report on December 12, 2025 In Summary According to the census report, the elephant population has made one of its biggest jumps in recent years,...Read More