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Phase III of the repossession of forestland in the Mau forests complex, With focus on the Maasai mau trust land forestNAIROBI – 4th February 2010: Government preparations for the next phase of the repossession and restoration of the Mau Forests Complex are now complete. This follows last year’s successful repossession of about 21,000 hectares of forestland during Phases I and II that involved South Western Mau and Eastern Mau Forest Reserves....[ More ]Published 08 Feb, 2010
Luo legend’s relatives to get a free tour of Ruma National ParkRuma National Park's aim to raise conservation awareness to the local communities around the park continues with an organized free tour of the Park for the relatives of the late Luo legend, Mzee Gor Mahia. The tour, which is in line with KWS’ strategy to enhance local communities’ ownership and involvement with the Parks, takes place on Friday, February 5, 2010, at the Ruma National Park, Kisumu....[ More ]Published 05 Feb, 2010
KWS receives Ksh.17 million Aircraft from American donorWildlife management and anti-poaching operations received a major boost last week when the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) received a new aircraft worth Sh17 million from an American conservation organisation, the Lindbergh Foundation, and vintage aircraft owner and businessman Dr. Rich Sugden....[ More ]Published 01 Feb, 2010

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NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK

This is a secret that can only be whispered; “there is a jewel no other city can offer you. A natural wilderness teeming with wildlife and home to over 400 species of birds, 80 species of mammals, 40 species of reptiles, and amphibians, and over 500 plant species.’ What’s more, it’s just ten minutes from the city centre. It is an unexpected beauty, every painter’s dream landscape consisting of long sloping plains of black cotton soil scored by deep river valleys and gorges. The lion gold grassland suitably carpets the plains; a perfect camouflage for the pride of lions.

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