Collect and analyze wildlife data and information to support planning and decision making by different stakeholders , relating to:
Inventory and status of wildlife resources countrywide
Trends in wildlife conservation and management approaches and practices.
Processes or activities likely to impact on sustainable wildlife conservation and management.
Wildlife statistics.
Undertake research through remote sensing and geographic information system to enhance wildlife conservation and management
It will also develop capacity through training to enhance
wildlife conservation and management.
Undertake wildlife disease surveillance and control.
Establish with approval of the Cabinet Secretary, such campuses or centers for training and capacity development as are necessary and in the furtherance of wildlife research
and training.
Enter into association with other institutions of learning, within or outside Kenya, as the Institute may consider necessary or appropriate and in furtherance of wildlife research and training.
Give information on early warning, disaster management, impacts and mitigation and adaptive strategies to climate change in wildlife conservation areas.
Organize symposia, conferences, workshops and other meetings to promote the exchange of views on issues relating to wildlife research and training.
Perform any other functions that are ancillary to the object and purpose for which the Institute is established.
Determine, in consultation with the Service and the relevant lead agencies, the carrying capacities of the various wildlife conservation areas and their conservation needs and priorities.
Assess information, that is the basis of ecosystem-based management plans for all wildlife conservation areas.
Provide training and capacity development programmes, courses in wildlife conservation and management and related disciplines and award diplomas and certificates.
