Cabinet clears project to restore Athi-Kapiti wildlife corridor linking NNP
Cabinet has approved the Nairobi National Park–Athi-Kapiti Wildlife Corridor project, a landmark conservation initiative aimed at reconnecting Nairobi National Park with surrounding conservancies to restore vital migratory routes and reduce human–wildlife conflict...
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Kenya's Cabinet has approved the Nairobi National Park–Athi-Kapiti Wildlife Corridor project, a significant conservation initiative aimed at restoring vital migratory routes for wildlife.
- The project will reconnect Nairobi National Park with surrounding conservancies in Machakos and Kajiado counties, reversing habitat fragmentation.
- The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) will receive portions of public land, including from the Export Processing Zone (EPZ), for conservation.
- The three-year project is scheduled to begin in the 2026/2027 financial year and will utilize innovative financing models like nature bonds.
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Cabinet Approves Wildlife Corridor Project and Waives Sh12.3 Billion Land Loan Interest - November 2025
Kenya's Cabinet has approved the Nairobi National Park–Athi-Kapiti Wildlife Corridor project. This initiative involves allocating public land for a new wildlife migration route to connect the two areas. The plan aims to restore vital migratory routes for species like zebras and wildebeests and address human-wildlife conflict. In a separate decision, the Cabinet also approved a waiver of Sh12.3 billion in interest and penalties on outstanding land settlement loans. The waiver is intended to relieve financial pressure on low-income settlers across 26 counties.
