KWS Tsavo West National Park

21/10/2026

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐨 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 🇰🇪

Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Hon. Rebecca Miano, EGH, representing H.E. President William Ruto as Chief Guest, today officially launched the Thamani Asili Programme at Maktau, Tsavo West National Park. The initiative marks a significant step towards securing Kenya’s natural heritage while ensuring that communities living alongside wildlife share in the benefits of conservation.

Speaking during the launch, CS Miano highlighted the importance of connecting conservation with community development, noting that “our objective is clear: to protect nature, strengthen communities and ensure that conservation contributes to the prosperity of the people who safeguard our natural heritage.”

Backed by a combined commitment of US$160 million over 10 years from the Government of Kenya and The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Thamani Asili will support conservation across four priority landscapes covering 31 counties.

The programme targets benefits for approx 1.6 million people, strengthening more than 130 community conservancies and creating over 20,000 direct and indirect jobs.

KWS Board of Trustees Chairman, Hon. Joseph Langat, joined conservation leaders in reiterating the importance of sustained institutional commitment and partnerships in securing the future of Kenya’s wildlife and natural heritage.

Director General KWS, Prof. Erustus Kanga, reaffirmed KWS’s commitment to working hand in hand with communities, stating that “KWS and the community are one family. We belong to one landscape, share one natural heritage and have a common responsibility to protect it.”

He emphasised that community participation, sustainable livelihoods and practical solutions to human-wildlife conflict will be central to the programme’s implementation.

The host Governor, H.E. Andrew Mwadime, welcomed the initiative as an opportunity to strengthen collaboration between national and county governments, conservation partners and local communities in safeguarding Taita Taveta’s natural heritage while advancing community development.

Ademola Ajagbe, Regional Managing Director for Africa at The Nature Conservancy, represented the conservation partnership supporting this long-term vision, bringing together government, communities and conservation organisations around a shared commitment to protecting nature.

The launch was attended by PS. Silvia Museiya, State Department of Wildlife; H.E. Muthomi Njuki, Governor of Tharaka Nithi County and Chairperson of the Council of Governors; H.E. Patrick Ole Ntutu, Governor of Narok County; Hon. Lydia Haika Mnene, Women Representative for Taita Taveta County; Hon. Peter Shake, MP for Mwatate Constituency; Hon. John Okano Bwire, MP for Taveta Constituency; Linda Okola, County Commissioner for Taita Taveta; and Alfred Kirigha Mwanake, Chief Executive Officer of the Taita Taveta Wildlife Conservancies Association, alongside other national and county government leaders, community representatives and conservation partners.

Through Thamani Asili, KWS and its partners are working towards a future where thriving wildlife, healthy ecosystems and prosperous communities go hand in hand.

Protecting our natural heritage. Supporting our communities. Securing conservation for generations to come.

21/10/2026

PICTURES: Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Hon. Rebecca Miano, EGH , arrives at Tsavo West National Park for the national launch of the Thamani Asili Programme.

Thamani Asili is a long-term conservation programme that seeks to protect Kenya’s natural heritage while ensuring that communities living alongside wildlife also benefit from conservation.

21/10/2026

21/10/2026

21st Oct 2026

20/10/2026

🇰🇪 HAPPY MASHUJAA DAY! 🇰🇪

Today, Tsavo Conservation Area joins the nation in celebrating Mashujaa Day, honouring the heroes and heroines whose courage, sacrifice and dedication shaped Kenya’s history and continue to inspire our future.

We also celebrate our wildlife conservation heroes — our dedicated rangers, conservationists, communities and partners who work tirelessly to protect our natural heritage for generations to come.

As we honour our heroes, let us embrace the spirit of patriotism, unity and responsibility in safeguarding Kenya’s rich wildlife and natural resources.

Happy Mashujaa Day from Tsavo Conservation Area! 🐘🦁🌿

11/10/2026

🌱🌍 MAZINGIRA DAY CELEBRATIONS

Tsavo West National Park marked Mazingira Day with a series of activities, beginning with tree planting, followed by a litter collection exercise to promote environmental conservation and keep the park clean.

The celebrations culminated in an exciting football match between Tsavo West Black Rhino Team and Mtito All Stars, with the Black Rhino Team emerging victorious with 3 goals! ⚽🏆

Together, we are committed to protecting our environment, restoring nature, and promoting a cleaner, greener future.

03/10/2026

Tsavo West National Park staff, in collaboration with other stakeholders, joined the world in celebrating UN World Tourism Week under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.”

The celebration provided a platform to share knowledge, experiences, and showcase Tsavo West National Park’s tourism products, all aimed at strengthening sustainable tourism.

Key activities included:
-Litter collection to promote environmental conservation
-Showcasing Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) products
-Engaging tourists in a clean and serene environment.

The clean-up exercise was carried out in the following areas:
-Along the park’s main roads
-Shetani Lava
-Mzima Springs
-Chaimu Trails

The initiative reinforced the importance of environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism practices within the park.

27/09/2026

The stage is set for 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 🇰🇪

Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Hon. Rebecca Miano, has arrived in Eldoret ahead of the World Tourism Day 2026 celebrations, bringing together tourism stakeholders and industry players to celebrate Kenya’s diverse tourism destinations and experiences.

27/09/2026

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬!

At the premiere of RHINO at Trademark Hotel, KWS Director General Prof. Erustus Kanga reflected on Kenya’s remarkable black rhino recovery.

From 20,000 rhinos in 1970 to fewer than 400 in the late 1980s, Kenya is now home to 1,147 black rhinos.

Loisaba is part of this recovery. 21 rhinos were reintroduced in 2024, with nine calves born since, bringing the population to 30.

The ambition: 2,000 black rhinos by 2037.

From the brink to a new generation.

Our Wildlife. Our Heritage. Our Responsibility.

23/09/2026

Did you know..,.......

The Elephant’s Trunk Has No Bones… Yet It Can Uproot Trees.

An elephant’s trunk has no bones, but with over 40,000 muscles, it is strong enough to uproot trees and gentle enough to pick a single leaf.

From pulling down branches to digging for water and communicating with the herd, the trunk is a true survival tool — shaping both the elephant’s life and the landscape around it.

Nature’s perfect balance of strength and skill lives here in Tsavo.





,📹Jarvis