The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a public notice warning visitors about the impact of ongoing heavy rainfall on national parks and protected areas across the country. The advisory highlights serious safety risks, including flooded and impassable roads, slippery surfaces, and sections that have been temporarily cut off due to rising water levels. In
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has warned the public about the growing illegal bushmeat trade and rising consumption among unsuspecting Kenyans. Besides constituting a serious wildlife crime, KWS said the handling, sale, and consumption of bushmeat pose significant public-health, safety, and legal risks. “Kenyan law prohibits the killing, possession, transportation, or trade in wildlife without
A forest fire is currently affecting large parts of Irizi Forest near Mwatate in Taita Taveta County, Kenya, forcing urgent and sustained firefighting efforts by authorities and humanitarian agencies. According to a statement from the Kenya Red Cross, the blaze has become difficult to contain due to the region’s rugged terrain, prompting calls for aerial
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