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November 12, 2025
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Cabinet clears project to restore Athi-Kapiti wildlife corridor linking NNP

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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