The High Court has nullified the title deed for the 76,602-acre Kamuthe Wildlife Conservancy in Garissa, declaring its establishment unconstitutional due to a lack of public participation and environmental approvals. Justice Julius Mutungi ruled the conservancy's creation was irregular and unlawful, despite the validity of Kamuthe as a community.

• The conservancy's establishment violated the Constitution and the Community Land Act.
• The petition was filed by residents Idris Falir Kalba and Mohamed Maalim Ali.
• The court found no evidence of NEMA approval, a requirement under Section 19 of the Community Land Act.

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) will implement new conservation fees for its national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries starting Wednesday, October 1, 2025. These revised fees, approved by Parliament on September 25, 2025, aim to enhance conservation efforts and improve visitor experiences.

• The new fees are anchored in the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access, Entry and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations 2025 (Legal Notice No. 160 of 2025).
• KWS Director General Erustus Kanga assured that visitors who have already booked and paid via the eCitizen platform before the announcement will not be affected.
• This is the first comprehensive review of conservation fees in 18 years, despite rising operational costs.