Kenya rolls out strategic plan aimed at enhancing wildlife conservation
On Monday, the Kenya Wildlife Service, a state corporation responsible for the conservation and management of the nation's wildlife, presented its strategic plan for 2024 to 2028. This plan outlines a detailed roadmap aimed at improving wildlife protection throughout the country.
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On Monday, the Kenya Wildlife Service, a state corporation responsible for conserving and managing the nation's wildlife, introduced its strategic plan for 2024 to 2028. This comprehensive roadmap aims to bolster wildlife protection throughout the country.
During a press briefing in Nairobi, Rebecca Miano, the cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, emphasized the plan’s reliance on a science-led and data-driven approach.
"The strategy calls for the enhancement of the wildlife economy, reduction of biodiversity loss, improved community engagement, and more access to benefits from wildlife conservation," Miano stated.
She underscored the blueprint's goal of establishing Kenya as a global leader in sustainable tourism, arguing that the development of the wildlife economy is vital for growth. The plan aims to ensure that local communities reap direct benefits from various conservation initiatives.
Silvia Museiya, principal secretary of the State Department for Wildlife, supported Miano's remarks, indicating that the strategic plan will serve as an essential framework to tackle biodiversity loss, enhance community participation, and ensure that all Kenyans can enjoy the advantages of wildlife conservation.
"The plan will enhance the management of human-wildlife coexistence, promote equitable sharing of conservation benefits, and implement science-driven approaches to increase wildlife populations and safeguard critical ecosystems," she commented.
Museiya further confirmed the government’s commitment to establishing well-structured frameworks that guarantee effective sharing of benefits derived from sustainable wildlife resource utilization. She also promised to review current laws and regulations to improve coordination and governance within the wildlife sector.
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During a press briefing in Nairobi, Rebecca Miano, the cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, emphasized the plan’s reliance on a science-led and data-driven approach.
"The strategy calls for the enhancement of the wildlife economy, reduction of biodiversity loss, improved community engagement, and more access to benefits from wildlife conservation," Miano stated.
She underscored the blueprint's goal of establishing Kenya as a global leader in sustainable tourism, arguing that the development of the wildlife economy is vital for growth. The plan aims to ensure that local communities reap direct benefits from various conservation initiatives.
Silvia Museiya, principal secretary of the State Department for Wildlife, supported Miano's remarks, indicating that the strategic plan will serve as an essential framework to tackle biodiversity loss, enhance community participation, and ensure that all Kenyans can enjoy the advantages of wildlife conservation.
"The plan will enhance the management of human-wildlife coexistence, promote equitable sharing of conservation benefits, and implement science-driven approaches to increase wildlife populations and safeguard critical ecosystems," she commented.
Museiya further confirmed the government’s commitment to establishing well-structured frameworks that guarantee effective sharing of benefits derived from sustainable wildlife resource utilization. She also promised to review current laws and regulations to improve coordination and governance within the wildlife sector.
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
