The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued an update on the deaths of 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, revealing that investigations are underway after several of the animals exhibited similar symptoms before dying. The deaths occurred between June 24 and July 24, 2026, in Amboseli National Park, Kimana Sanctuary and the Kuku Ranch area.
The High Court has ordered the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to pay a family Ksh5 million in compensation after rejecting the agency’s prolonged delay in settling a claim arising from a fatal crocodile attack. In a judgment delivered on July 20, the court ruled that KWS could not rely on administrative processes to delay payment
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has rolled out a new discounted entry programme for students and schools across the country. The initiative runs from March 1 to July 31, 2026, and targets learners from nursery level to university. It aims to make wildlife education more affordable and accessible. Under the new rates shared to hivileo.co.ke,