Kenya Gains 1 000 Wildlife Rangers

The Kenya Wildlife Service KWS recently held a passing-out parade for 1 274 ranger recruits at the KWS Law Enforcement Academy in Manyani. This is the largest recruitment cohort in a decade including the highest number of female recruits in the 35-year history of KWS.

Erustus Kanga , KWS Director General, noted: Among them are our youngest recruits, just 18 years old, who, with Gods blessing, will serve wildlife conservation for the next 42 years, highlighting how KWS is positioned on a sustainability platform.

Speaking at the passing-out parade, William Ruto , President of Kenya, lauded KWS for its significant achievements in conservation, service digitisation and strides towards financial sustainability. Ruto highlighted these milestones as a testament to the organisations growing impact.

Ruto commended KWSs achievements over the past two years, including a fleet of 98 vehicles for ranger force modernisation, which he attributed to the digitisation of services and revenue growth.

This remarkable growth underscores the power of technology in enhancing public service delivery. I encourage the KWS Board and management to sustain this momentum and achieve full financial self-sufficiency within the next two years.