What Kenya’s new law says about human-wildlife conflict compensation, poaching

The new law signed by President William Ruto last week replaces the 2013 framework, establishing a two-tier compensation system for better handling of human–wildlife conflict cases, a long-time source.....

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Kenya has enacted the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2025, a new law that significantly reforms compensation for victims of human-wildlife conflict and stiffens penalties for wildlife crimes. This legislation aims to address long-standing tensions in areas bordering wildlife reserves by establishing a two-tier compensation system.

Victims of wildlife attacks can receive up to Ksh.5 million in compensation for death, Ksh.3 million for permanent disability, and Ksh.1 million for other injuries.
The new law replaces the 2013 framework and was signed by President William Ruto.
Poaching and illegal trade in endangered species now carry penalties of up to Ksh.100 million or 20 years in prison, or both.

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