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Originally published by Kenyanstop
April 15, 2026
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Battle for Tsavo Parks as Govt Fires Warning to Counties

Taita Taveta residents have been battling for the handover and control of the vast parks, which are not only endowed with wildlife and plants but also critical minerals, some of which are yet to be exploited...
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Kenya's Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has firmly rejected proposals from counties seeking to take over the management of Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks, warning of potential chaos and ecological instability.
- The proposals challenge the current legal and administrative status of the parks, with concerns over local access and land ownership.
- Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano argued that such a move contravenes the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which places wildlife and natural resource protection under the National Government.
- CS Miano emphasized that the Tsavo ecosystem is a shared national asset that requires centralized management by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to prevent inter-county disputes and ensure neutrality in resource handling.
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