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Six Lions Killed In Kajiado

Irate herders in Nashipai village, Imbirikani area Kajiado South sub-county killed six lions from the Amboseli National Park after the pride of six attacked and killed their livestock. On Friday night, the lions killed 11 goats and a dog, triggering the villagers' anger. As a result, they retaliated and killed the lions.

  25 days ago ago
Six Lions Killed In Kajiado

SOCIETY

"Amenaswa" Man who alleged to have been robbing people Along Southern Bypass Arrested.

Southern Bypass is one of the busy roads in Nairobi. Issue affecting transport sector along the route is insecurity caused by roadside snatchers who are alleged to be operating close to Nairobi National Park. Photo: (Courtesy) Southern Bypass. Today, many Kenyans were left talking online after details resurfaced that one of the suspected thief was arrested after attempting to snatch a phone from a passenger.

  7 months ago ago

ENVIRONMENT

Best Solution That Kenyans Have Given KWS That Can Help Prevent Death Of Zebras Along Mombasa Road

Death of wild animals especially zebras along the busy Mombasa highway is reported to be alarming. Almost everyday at least one zebra is killed by vehicles using the section of Mombasa road that passes through Machakos county. The new move is decreasing the population of zebras in the wild.

  6 months ago ago
Best Solution That Kenyans Have Given KWS That Can Help Prevent Death Of Zebras Along Mombasa Road

ENVIRONMENT

Oldest Lion In Amboseli National Park Killed By Herders

Oldest Lion In Amboseli National Park Killed By Herder's. A male lion named Lonkiito was killed by herders in Olkelunyiet village after it attacked their livestock. The lion was said to have wandered away from the pride he once protected and into the village in search of food.

  27 days ago ago
Oldest Lion In Amboseli National Park Killed By Herders

ENVIRONMENT

JUST IN: 9-Year-Old Boy Killed by Hyenas in Juja, Kiambu County

Incidents of hyena attacks in Kiambu County have been on the rise in the recent past with many people being killed by the wild animals under unclear circumstances. The Kenya Wildlife Services has been blamed on the increasing number of attacks after failing to evacuate the wild animals from the area that is inhabited by thousands of Kenyans.

  9 months ago ago
JUST IN: 9-Year-Old Boy Killed by Hyenas in Juja, Kiambu County

SOCIETY

Preparation in Top Gear for Tomorrow's Police Major Event to be Held in Presence of DCI in Nairobi

Kenya police play a critical role in enforcing law and order in the country. They assist in the interior coordination of security. There are several branches of police unit including the Kenya Anti-stock theft unit, General Service Unit (GSU), Directorate of Criminal Investigation unit, Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS).

  7 months ago ago
Preparation in Top Gear for Tomorrow's Police Major Event to be Held in Presence of DCI in Nairobi

ENVIRONMENT

KWS Officers Open Fire on Poachers Caught in the Act

Photo: Courtesy Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) officers were on Tuesday forced to open fire on poachers who attempted to trap migrating animals. The poachers had set their trap in Wajir East at a place known as El-maow. According to a statement by KWS, the poachers were targeting elephants and rhinos.

  5 months ago ago
KWS Officers Open Fire on Poachers Caught in the Act

ENVIRONMENT

Latest Details Revealed By KWS Clarifies Mt Longonot Eruption Reports

The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) has denied claims that Mt. Longonot experienced a volcanic eruption. An official revealed to Kenyans.co.ke that the flames seen at the mountain on Thursday, October 27, were caused by a fire incident. The KWS representative further explained that because the fire was visible surrounding the crater Kenyans mistook the fire occurrence for an eruption.

  7 months ago ago
Latest Details  Revealed By KWS Clarifies Mt Longonot Eruption Reports

SOCIETY

BREAKING NEWS: Terrific Plane Crash in Tsavo, Two Deaths Confirmed

An image of a plane in Tsavo that crashed. Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) affirmed the occurrence. Unsubstantiated reports demonstrated that the two, a dad and child, passed on the spot. Two individuals passed on Thursday, December 8 after a light airplanes crashed in Tsavo Public Park.

  6 months ago ago
BREAKING NEWS: Terrific Plane Crash in Tsavo, Two Deaths Confirmed

POLITICS

Citizen TV anchor, Trevor Ombija, has landed a govt job in appointments done by Najib Balala

Citizen TV anchor, Trevor Ombija, has landed a government role in the latest appointments made by Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala. According to a statement released by Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) on Saturday, July 30, Ombija will serve as an Honorary Wildlife Warden for three years.

  10 months ago ago
Citizen TV anchor, Trevor Ombija, has landed a govt job in appointments done by Najib Balala

ENVIRONMENT

KWS Officers Bump Into Poachers Who Were In A Mission Of Poaching

Kenya Wildlife Service Kenya Wildlife Services rangers opened fire on Tuesday, December 20 after suspected poachers tried to escape their net.Kenya Wildlife Services officers attacked hunters targeting migrant animals in the area of ​​El Maow, Wajir East. According to a statement sent to the Kenya Wildlife Services newsroom, police officers arrested poachers who set traps for horned animals such as elephants and giraffe.According to Kenya Wildlife Services Corporation, one poacher was injured during the shooting, while two others escaped under heavy fire.

  5 months ago ago
KWS Officers Bump Into Poachers Who Were In A Mission Of Poaching

ENVIRONMENT

The Main Reason Why Rhinos Are Transported Upside Down Using A Helicopter

Only Kenya Wildlife Services is allowed by law to transfer wildlife between different areas of Kenya. Lack of water, the necessity for security measures, disease, or any number of other factors may factor into the decision to relocate the animals. Many different kinds of vehicles were used to convey these species.

  4 months ago ago
The Main Reason Why Rhinos Are Transported Upside Down Using A Helicopter

ENVIRONMENT

Earning Through Climate Change Mitigations

Kenya is one of East African countries that had bean seriously affected by climate change. The Country’s economy is largely dependent on tourism and rain-fed agriculture, whereby both of them are the most affected the effects of climate change in the Country. One of the mitigation measures taken by the country's leadership through President Dr. William Ruto of planting 1 billion trees.

  6 months ago ago
Earning Through Climate Change Mitigations

ENVIRONMENT

The Main Reason Why Rhinos Are Transported Upside Down Using A Helicopter

The Kenya Wildlife Services is the only one that is allowed to move wild animals from one location to another in the country. They could decide to relocate the animals for a variety of important reasons, including a lack of water, the need to conduct security duties, illness, or any one of several other possibilities.

  4 months ago ago
The Main Reason Why Rhinos Are Transported Upside Down Using A Helicopter

ENVIRONMENT

The Main Reason Why Rhinos Are Transported Upside Down Using A Helicopter

Only the Kenya Wildlife Services has the legal right to transport wild animals within Kenya. Lack of water, the necessity to perform security tasks, disease, or any of a number of other factors could all factor into the decision to relocate the animals. There were many different kinds of transportation used to move these creatures.

  7 months ago ago
The Main Reason Why Rhinos Are Transported Upside Down Using A Helicopter

SOCIETY

Updates: KWS Finally Clears the Air After Rumours That There Was a Volcanic Eruption at Mt Longonot

The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) has refuted reports indicating that a volcanic eruption occurred at Mt Longonot. An official of the Kenya Wildlife Service clarified that the flames witnessed at the mountain on Thursday evening, October 27, was from a fire incident. "It was not an eruption.

  7 months ago ago
Updates: KWS Finally Clears the Air After Rumours That There Was a Volcanic Eruption at Mt Longonot

ENVIRONMENT

"It was not an Eruption" KWS Clarifies Mt Longonot Eruption Reports

The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) has denied claims that Mt. Longonot experienced a volcanic eruption. An official revealed to Kenyans.co.ke that the flames seen at the mountain on Thursday, October 27, were caused by a fire incident. The KWS representative further explained that because the fire was visible surrounding the crater, Kenyans mistook the fire occurrence for an eruption.

  7 months ago ago

ENVIRONMENT

KWS Clarifies Mt Longonot Eruption Reports

The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) has rejected claims stating that a volcanic eruption occurred at Mt Longonot. The official stated that the fire that was seen on the mountain on Thursday evening, October 27th, was the cause of the flames that were seen. The KWS representative further mentioned that the Kenyans mistaken the fire for an explosion because flames could be seen emanating from the crater.

  7 months ago ago
KWS Clarifies Mt Longonot Eruption Reports

RELIGION

High Preparations For Tomorrow's Police Big Event To Be Held In Presence Of DCI In Nairobi

Kenyan police are essential to maintaining the rule of law in the nation. They support the coordination of security on the inside. The Kenya Anti-stock Theft Unit, General Service Unit (GSU), Directorate of Criminal Investigation Unit, and Kenya Wildlife Services are only a few of the divisions of the police force (KWS).

  7 months ago ago
High Preparations For Tomorrow's Police Big Event To Be Held In Presence Of DCI In Nairobi

SOCIETY

More DCI Cops From Disbanded Special Services Unit Arrested

Four more police officers were apprehended in connection with the defunct Special Services Unit (SSU). On Wednesday, November 30, the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) reported that the four were detained at Nairobi’s Capital Hill Police Station and would be arraigned in court on Thursday, December 1.

  6 months ago ago
More DCI Cops From Disbanded Special Services Unit Arrested