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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 23, 2025
7mo ago
Hope for New Jobs as Governors Eye National Reserves
KWS has opened the door for the governors who are seeking new revenue streams...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Council of Governors (CoG) have launched a new initiative to revitalize 18 dormant national reserves across Kenya, aiming to create jobs and boost the wildlife economy. This partnership, announced on Wednesday, October 22, follows a meeting between KWS Director Erastus Kanga and CoG Chief Executive Officer Mary Mwiti.
- The initiative seeks to reignite the wildlife economy, a cornerstone of Kenya's tourism sector, by attracting investment and enhancing tourism infrastructure.
- Residents near protected areas will benefit from new job opportunities like tour guides and eco-lodge managers.
- The project aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict, promote climate resilience, and rebrand the reserves to attract international tourists, aligning with Kenya's goal of Ksh700 billion in annual tourism revenue and three million visitors.
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