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HomeDaily NewsThursday, October 2, 2025Courts Halt New KWS Park Fees and Postpone National Police Recruitment - October 2025
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Courts Halt New KWS Park Fees and Postpone National Police Recruitment - October 2025

The Milimani High Court has issued temporary orders blocking the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) from implementing new park entry fees. The case was filed by the Kenya Tourism Federation, and the revised fees, which began on October 1, were suspended pending a hearing. In a separate judicial action, the National Police Service (NPS) has indefinitely postponed a mass police recruitment exercise. The postponement follows interim conservatory orders issued by the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The recruitment was originally scheduled to start on Friday, October 3.

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NPS Postpones Mass Police Recruitment

NPS Postpones Mass Police Recruitment

The National Police Service (NPS) has indefinitely postponed a mass police recruitment exercise, initially scheduled to begin on Friday, October 3, following interim conservatory orders issued by the Employment and Labour Relations Court.

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Key Highlights

The National Police Service (NPS) has indefinitely postponed a mass police recruitment exercise, initially scheduled to begin on Friday, October 3, following interim conservatory orders issued by the Employment and Labour Relations Court.

  • The recruitment aimed to enlist 10,000 police officers.
  • Lady Justice Hellen Wasilwa issued the orders after a petition was filed challenging the process.
  • The NPS is actively pursuing legal remedies to resume the exercise.
Thursday 11:02 AMKenyansFirst

Court Blocks New KWS Park Entry Fees

Court Blocks New KWS Park Entry Fees

The Milimani High Court has issued temporary orders blocking the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) from implementing new park entry fees, following a case filed by the Kenya Tourism Federation. The revised fees, which came into effect on October 1, sparked debate and were suspended on Thursday pending a hearing.

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Thursday 5:43 PMNation News

High Court halts implementation of new KWS park fees

High Court halts implementation of new KWS park fees
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Key Highlights

The Milimani High Court has issued temporary orders blocking the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) from implementing new park entry fees, following a case filed by the Kenya Tourism Federation. The revised fees, which came into effect on October 1, sparked debate and were suspended on Thursday pending a hearing.

  • The court allowed the prayers sought by the applicant against the State Law Office and KWS, with the case to be mentioned on November 25, 2025.
  • New fees for Nairobi National Park for residents were raised from Ksh430 to Ksh1,000, while foreigners faced an increase from USD43 (Ksh5,570) to USD80 (Ksh10,360).
  • The policy also introduced free entry for senior citizens aged 70 and above, as well as persons with disabilities.