16/10/2026
KWS TAKES CONSERVATION AND TOURISM CLOSER TO THE PEOPLE OF THARAKA NITHI
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) joined various Government agencies at the Citizen Engagement Forum held on 16th October 2026 at Kathwana Stadium, Tharaka Nithi County, reaffirming its commitment to citizen-centred service delivery, public participation and inclusive national development.
The engagement provided an important platform for KWS to connect with the local community, raise awareness on wildlife conservation, promote sustainable tourism opportunities and strengthen collaboration between communities and the Government in safeguarding Kenya’s natural heritage.
Through public education and community engagement, KWS continues to champion peaceful human-wildlife coexistence, wildlife utilisation, responsible environmental stewardship and the recognition of wildlife conservation as a shared national responsibility. The Service also seeks to highlight the tourism and livelihood opportunities associated with Kenya’s rich wildlife heritage.
By bringing Government services closer to citizens, the forum underscored the importance of partnerships, community participation and collective action in advancing sustainable development.
Conservation is a shared responsibility. Together, we can protect our wildlife, empower communities and secure Kenya’s natural heritage for generations to come.