Lioness spotted in Rongai days after KWS advisory
A video has surfaced online showing a free-roaming lioness in Rongai days after the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) gave an advisory about lions on the loose. In the short closed-circuit television (CCTV) video, a lioness arrives at the premise along Ongata-Rongai’s Pasha Drive in Maasai Lodge before jumping on the perimeter fence. The lioness then […]
KWS cautions against fake calling letters
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has cautioned unsuspecting Kenyans against fake calling letters circulating online. In a statement on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, KWS expressed concerns that fraudsters may be taking advantage of the legitimate April recruitment drive to con Kenyans. “The attention of Kenya Wildlife Service has been drawn to fake calling letters being […]
KWS announces 1,500 job vacancies, how to apply
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is seeking to recruit 1,500 assistant warders and rangers. In a notice on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, KWS announced 150 vacancies for the position of cadets (assistant warder I) and 1,350 openings for the position of rangers. “The Service operates in remote environment and seeks to recruit 1,500 young and dynamic […]
Famous lion of Mara Olobor still missing as KWS keeps mum
The famous lion of the Maasai Mara named Olobor is still missing weeks after reports that it was killed in the notorious Maji ya Fisi area towards the end of January 2024. The lion, one of the most famous animals in Kenya’s wildlife ecosystem, has not been seen in weeks now, raising fears that reports […]
KWS denies reports Olobor Lion was killed in Maasai Mara
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has denied reports that Olobor, a famous lion in the Kenyan wildlife ecosystem, has been killed. In a statement on Monday, February 12, 2024, KWS said there was no evidence that the famous lion from the ‘Black Rock Pride’ in Maasai Mara National Reserve had been killed by pastoralists. “Reference […]
Young couple in hospital after lion attack in Isiolo
A young couple has been left nursing injuries at the hospital after a lion attack in Isiolo. Recounting the terrifying ordeal, Michael Apaiyu detailed how the predator struck while he and his wife were taking a walk in the forest. “Simba alinishambulia kwenye mikono yangu, miguu, mbavu, na mgongo wangu. Mke wangu alikuwa akitembea nyuma […]
Samburu: KWS swings into action after orphaned zebra is found suckling its mother’s carcass
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rescued a Grevy’s zebra foal in Lengardae, Samburu County after its mother died shortly after birth. In a statement on Tuesday, January 23, 2034, KWS said its team from the Northern Kenya Mobile Vet Unit swung to action after the foal was found suckling its mother’s carcass. KWS said the zebra […]