High Court Revokes Title of 76,000-Acre Kamuthe Wildlife Conservancy
The petition was filed by residents Idris Falir Kalba and Mohamed Maalim Ali, who told the court that the conservancy was imposed without consultation and had denied pastoralist communities grazing rights. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
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KWS Implements New Fees Amidst Lion Poisoning and Court Ruling on Conservancy Land - September 2025
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is set to implement new conservation fees for its national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries starting Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The revised fees were approved by Parliament on September 25, 2025, and aim to enhance conservation efforts. This development comes as six lions were found poisoned at the Oleisukut Conservancy in Maasai Mara, just days after KWS offered free park entry for World Tourism Day. KWS veterinary staff treated the pride, with four lions making a full recovery. Separately, the High Court has nullified the title deed for the 76,602-acre Kamuthe Wildlife Conservancy in Garissa. The court declared its establishment unconstitutional, irregular, and unlawful due to a lack of public participation and environmental approvals.
