The Parish Priest of St Mathias Mulumba Catholic Church, Mikindani, Father Patrick Maingi, has recalled emotional moments involving some of the 16 church members who died in a road accident while travelling to Subukia for the National Prayer Day.

Father Maingi said some of the pilgrims appeared to have had a deep sense of peace in the days leading to their journey, leaving the church community reflecting on their final moments.

“I remember one of them approached me on Wednesday and told me, ‘Father, I am now at peace. I have achieved what I had been longing for,’” Father Maingi recalled.

He also narrated how another church member visited his office shortly before the journey and paid her tithe, explaining that she did not want to “go to God with any debt.”

“There is another one who came to the office and paid her tithe, saying she does not want to go to God with any debt,” he said.

According to Father Maingi, it is a norm at the church for members to pray before embarking on any journey, with the priest blessing them before departure.

“As a norm, before we start any journey, we have to pray and I bless the team. That is what I did on Friday afternoon before they left,” he said.

He said the moments have remained deeply emotional for the church, but added that the faith of the departed members should also give the congregation comfort.

“As a church, we should be proud that our colleagues are now in a better place, resting,” Father Maingi said.

The priest said he received news of the accident at around 12:10am after a traffic officer, who is also a member of the church, contacted him.

“I received the message of the accident at around 12:10am. The traffic officer who called me is a member of this church,” he said.

Father Maingi said the officer was able to identify some of the victims through the scarves they were wearing, which had been branded with the name of St Mathias Mulumba Catholic Church.

“He identified the victims from the scarves they were wearing on their heads, which had been branded St Mathias Mulumba Catholic Church,” he said.

The priest said the church is now considering holding a special joint service to remember all the departed members.

“We are planning to have a joint service for all our departed colleagues here at the church. That will also depend on the planning team, but that is our wish,” Father Maingi said.

He also expressed gratitude to leaders and well-wishers who have stood with the church and bereaved families during the difficult period.

“We thank our leaders for standing with us during this difficult time,” he said.

The tragedy has plunged the Mikindani Catholic community into mourning, with relatives, friends and fellow worshippers coming to terms with the loss of the pilgrims who were travelling to Subukia for the National Prayer Day.

The church continues to offer prayers and support to the bereaved families as preparations for the final send-off of the victims continue.

President William Ruto has vowed to end the long-standing squatter problem at the Coast region, saying his administration will accelerate the issuance of title deeds to residents who have lived on their land for decades without formal ownership documents.

Speaking on Friday at Mama Ngina Drive in Mombasa during the issuance of title deeds to residents, President Ruto said his government was targeting the issuance of 300,000 title deeds as part of efforts to address historical land ownership challenges at the Coast.

“Residents of the Coast region have been living like squatters for a very long time. It is high time that we do away with this,” Ruto said.

The President said the government was determined to ensure residents acquired legal ownership of their land and ended years of uncertainty, court battles and disputes involving land.

“That is why my government has decided to issue title deeds to the residents. We are issuing 300,000 title deeds. The issue of squatters has to stop,” he said.

Ruto acknowledged the challenges faced by Coast residents, including prolonged court cases and alleged land grabbing, saying the government would intervene to protect legitimate landowners.

“I know the challenges you have been facing. Some of you have been suffering from court cases, your land being grabbed by grabbers. This is what we want to finish,” the President said.

He told residents receiving the documents that they would leave the event with their title deeds, describing the move as part of efforts to restore security of land ownership.

“All of you here will leave with your title deeds,” he said.

The President also issued a warning to individuals he accused of illegally acquiring land, saying the government would take action against land grabbing.

“I know we still have many residents who have been going through hell from land grabbers. We are going to deal with the land grabbers. Your time is up,” Ruto said.

He said the government would not allow people to use illegally acquired title deeds to intimidate or displace other Kenyans.

“You cannot continue to let our people suffer because you acquired title deeds illegally. The government is going to stand with the people,” he said.

Ruto further said the government would not tolerate demolitions arising from disputed land ownership and maintained that all Kenyans should be treated equally before the law.

“We will not allow demolitions. No Kenyan is more special than the other,” he said, adding that many of the individuals involved in alleged land grabbing were based in Mombasa.

Joho: Residents waited decades for title deeds

Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho welcomed the issuance of the title deeds, saying many Coast residents had waited for decades to secure formal ownership of their land.

Joho said some residents had reached old age without receiving title deeds for land they had occupied for many years.

“It is very sad that some of our people had to wait until they reached 60 and 70 years to get their titles,” Joho said.

He commended the President for what he described as a significant step towards giving Coast residents security of land ownership.

“President Ruto, you have really dignified our people through issuing these title deeds,” Joho said.

The CS also criticised previous administrations, arguing that they had failed to adequately address the region’s longstanding land ownership challenges.

“The previous governments failed. They were not keen on empowering our people through ensuring they get their title deeds,” Joho said.

The issuance of the title deeds is expected to provide residents with formal documentation of land ownership and help address longstanding disputes and insecurity surrounding land in parts of the Coast region.

The National Land Commission (NLC) has launched a landmark report seeking to address the longstanding land ownership crisis at the Coast, including the plight of thousands of residents living on ancestral land without title deeds.

NLC Chairman Dr Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy said the Tenants-at-Will report provides a roadmap for addressing the challenges facing squatters, tenants and communities that have lived on land for generations without secure tenure.

Speaking in Mombasa during the launch of the report, Dr Alawy said the commission would use the proposed regulations to strengthen mechanisms for investigating historical land injustices and reviewing land grants and dispositions suspected to have been acquired illegally.

“The Tenants-at-Will report provides a clear roadmap towards addressing the longstanding challenges faced by communities living on ancestral land without title deeds. Through the proposed regulations, we want to ensure that historical claims are properly investigated and that legitimate land rights are protected,” he said.

The launch, co-funded by the European Union and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), also marked the beginning of public participation on two key regulations — the Historical Land Injustices (HLI) Regulations and the Review of Grants and Disposition (RGD) Regulations.

The HLI Regulations are intended to strengthen the commission’s ability to investigate and address historical land claims, while the RGD Regulations seek to provide a framework for reviewing land grants and dispositions that may have been irregularly acquired.

The process has renewed hopes among residents and descendants of historical communities in Mombasa, many of whom say they have lived on land they consider ancestral property for decades without title deeds.

Speaking during the launch former Mombasa mayor elderly  Rajab Sumba said the Coast had continued to experience land ownership challenges since independence, linking the region’s problems to historical laws and land administration systems.

“We, the people of the Coast region, have been living as squatters on our own land. The injustices we have faced date back many years and continue to haunt us to this day. We thank God that President William Ruto has shown willingness to address some of these longstanding issues and help find a lasting solution,” Sumba said.

Likoni MP Mishi Mboko challenged the National Land Commission to put in place strict and effective measures to resolve the longstanding land question at the Coast.

Mboko said Members of Parliament were ready to support legislative amendments and other recommendations aimed at addressing historical land injustices and securing land rights for affected communities.

“As Members of Parliament, we are ready to help you in passing the amendments and other recommendations that will help us solve the historical land injustices. It is very unfortunate that past governments have not been able to help, but instead have made things even harder for our people,” Mboko said.

She said some of the disputed land holdings were linked to former political figures and alleged that political affiliations and connections had in some cases been used to facilitate land acquisition.

“The other sad part is that most of these lands with problems are linked to former politicians who also used dubious means to acquire them. Some used to get these lands through political affiliations and connections,” she added.

Mboko urged the NLC to ensure that the review process is transparent and leads to practical solutions for communities that have endured land disputes for generations.

Six counties in the Nyanza and Western regions are set to benefit from improved newborn care following the handover of neonatal incubators under the Okoa Malaika programme.

The equipment, donated by Ushiriki Wema Foundation, is intended to support premature and critically ill babies, addressing gaps in facilities where health workers may lack the equipment needed to save newborn lives.

Speaking during the Phase Nine handover at Lumumba Sub-County Hospital in Kisumu, foundation chairperson Tessie Musalia said the incubators represented more than medical equipment, offering vulnerable newborns a better chance of survival.

She called on beneficiary counties and hospitals to ensure the equipment was properly installed, maintained and supported by trained health workers, warning that its impact depended on whether it remained functional and readily available when needed.

The latest phase targets Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Kisii, Nyamira and Migori counties, extending support to facilities serving mothers and newborns across the region.

Kisumu First Lady Dorothy Nyong’o welcomed the intervention, noting that referral hospitals serve families beyond county boundaries, including patients from neighbouring counties and across the borders with Uganda and Tanzania.

She said strengthening newborn services at the facility would therefore benefit families far beyond Kisumu, while urging health teams to use the donated equipment effectively and sustain improvements through training and mentorship.

The handover comes as Kenya pursues its Every Woman, Every Newborn, Everywhere acceleration plan, which seeks to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths.

For families whose babies arrive too soon or require specialised care, access to functioning equipment and skilled health workers can make the difference between life and death.

The County Government of Mombasa announced today a 15% decrease in both reported road traffic crashes and series injuries in 2025 compared with 2024--marking encouraging progress in the county’s efforts to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries.

This data comes from the newly released Mombasa Road Safety Report 2025.
Mombasa Deputy Governor  Francis Thoya officially released the report, which was created with the support of global health organization Vital Strategies as part of the county’s participation in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS).

Speaking during the launch, Thoya said that the findings indicated encouraging progress after years of efforts to save lives.

“Sustaining this progress will require renewed commitment from all stakeholders. I therefore urge the National Police Service, the National Transport and Safety Authority, county departments, development partners and all other stakeholders to mobilize the resources and collective action needed to further strengthen road safety, particularly along the high-risk Mombasa–Nairobi and Mombasa–Malindi corridors,” said Thoya.

He further reiterated that significant challenges remained in addressing and reducing road traffic fatalities and reaffirmed the County Government’s commitment to continued collaboration with the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety and other road safety partners towards achieving zero road traffic deaths and ensuring safer roads for all Mombasa residents.

The report further highlights Mombasa–Nairobi Road, Mombasa–Malindi Road, Makupa
Causeway, Likoni–Ukunda Road, and Port Reitz–Airport Road as the top five fatal crash
corridors.

Two- and three-wheeler users accounted for 44% of all reported road traffic deaths, while pedestrians accounted for 37%.

Males accounted for 86% of reported fatalities, while deaths and serious injuries were frequently reported among people aged 30 to 39 years.

According to the report, the highest number of deaths resulted from crashes that occurred on Saturdays, with fatalities frequently associated with crashes occurring between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 am and between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

The report further indicated that vulnerable road users continued to bear a significant share of the road safety burden.

Mombasa county Traffic Officer, Antony Nyongesa, said the report would strengthen the use of evidence to guide targeted enforcement efforts, public awareness, infrastructure improvements and other interventions towards the locations, road users and times associated with the greatest risk.

“This report is an invaluable resource for guiding evidence-based enforcement and
strengthening our collective response to road safety challenges. The insights
enable us to focus our efforts where they can have the greatest impact in
preventing crashes, reducing fatalities and minimizing serious injuries,” Asha said.

“While enforcement remains central to our mandate, road safety cannot be achieved through enforcement alone. Sustainable improvements require strong partnerships, safer road engineering, continuous public education, informed planning and close collaboration among all stakeholders,” she added.

Regional Technical Advisor for Africa on Road Injury Surveillance at Vital Strategies Dr. Raphael Awuah, highlighted the importance of using data and evidence from the report to inform targeted policy, infrastructure improvements and road safety interventions.

“This report provides a detailed, data-driven analysis of road traffic crashes, deaths and injuries recorded in Mombasa in 2025. By identifying vulnerable road user groups, crash patterns and high-risk locations, the findings provide critical evidence to guide targeted
interventions and inform decisions aimed at reducing road traffic deaths and
serious injuries.”

“The report also examines behavioral risk factors among road users and highlights interventions currently being implemented to improve urban road safety. Its primary goal is to provide a strong evidence base to inform policy decisions, guide targeted infrastructure improvements and support strategic interventions aimed at reducing road traffic injuries and fatalities in Mombasa,” he added.

Mombasa County is committed to implementing global best practices to prevent road crashes and save lives through mass media campaigns, journalist training on road safety reporting, capacity building for enforcement officers, and infrastructure improvements that accommodate all road users.

“A recent post-campaign survey found that speeding remains the leading perceived cause of crashes, cited by 84% of respondents. Encouragingly, acceptance of speeding is declining, while 77% support a 30 km/h residential speed limit and 71% support lower limits near pedestrian areas,
Mombasa continues its work through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS).

In April 2026, Mombasa County announced that it would continue its participation in the initiative as part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ global commitment to preventing traffic deaths and injuries.

The collaboration supports proven road safety policies and infrastructure improvements, connected cycling networks, and continued efforts to reduce dangerous speeding.

While the 15% reduction in fatalities and serious injuries represents important progress, 84 people still lost their lives on the roads of Mombasa County in 2025, and the decline should be interpreted cautiously, as a single year of change does not necessarily indicate a sustained trend.

Continued monitoring and consistent data over time will be important to assess whether these gains can be sustained.

The report underscores the need for sustained action to protect vulnerable road users and address risks along Mombasa’s most dangerous corridors.

Nyali parliamentary aspirant Said Abdalla ‘Saido’ has intensified his voter registration campaign ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging residents to take an active role in shaping the country’s political future.

Saido led a voter sensitisation drive in Kadzandani and Freretown Wards, where he encouraged residents who have not registered to obtain their voter cards and participate in the electoral process.

He said voter registration was an important first step in ensuring residents have a voice in choosing their leaders.

“Your vote is your voice. If you want to determine the kind of leadership you want, you must register as a voter and participate in the elections,” Saido said.

He urged young people in Nyali, in particular, to take advantage of the voter registration exercise, saying their participation would be critical in the 2027 elections.

“We cannot continue complaining about leadership if we are not willing to participate in the process. I am asking every eligible resident, especially our young people, to register and make their voices heard,” he said.

Support for Small-Scale Traders

During the exercise, Saido also extended financial support to small-scale traders in the area, recognising their role in supporting families and sustaining the local economy.

He issued cheques totalling Sh300,000 to small-scale traders, saying the assistance was intended to help them keep their businesses running amid economic difficulties.

“Our small traders are the backbone of many families in Nyali. They wake up every day to look for something to put on the table. At a time when the cost of doing business is high, we must stand with them,” Saido said.

He said the support would help traders sustain their businesses, earn a livelihood and meet their daily household needs.

“This is not just about giving money. It is about helping someone keep their business alive, support their family and continue earning a living with dignity,” he added.

Saido linked the economic difficulties facing traders to a number of factors affecting the cost of doing business, including disruptions to global trade arising from the crisis in the Middle East.

“What happens internationally eventually affects the ordinary mwananchi. When global trade is disrupted, the cost of goods and doing business goes up, and it is the small trader who feels the impact most,” he said.

The aspirant said he would continue engaging residents across Nyali as he seeks to build grassroots support ahead of the 2027 elections.

The voter sensitisation campaign comes 318 days before the 2027 General Election, with political activity expected to intensify as parties and aspirants position themselves ahead of the polls.

Kenyan humanitarian and community health promoter Dr Stanley Kamau has been honoured for his long-standing service to vulnerable communities, receiving a Community Service Honour at this year's edition of 100 Africa Most Influential Persons Awards in Kigali, Rwanda.

Dr. Kamau was recognised during a ceremony at M Hotel on Friday, September 25, joining leaders from across the continent whose professional and community contributions have earned them recognition under the awards programme.

The honour comes after years of work focused on communities facing social and health challenges, particularly vulnerable children and families.

Kamau is best known for his campaign against jigger infestation, a cause that grew from his childhood experience of the problem in his village in Murang’a County into a wider community initiative.

His work has since expanded into education, child welfare and other programmes supporting disadvantaged families. Through Ahadi Kenya Trust, some of the recent interventions have included providing shoes and sanitary products to schoolchildren to support their health, dignity and continued participation in education.

While accepting the award, Dr, Kamau thanked the Government of Kenya for its support and cooperation in initiatives aimed at reaching communities in need. He has also acknowledged the contribution of partners and supporters who have helped extend the work to communities beyond individual interventions.

His public service extends into the health sector, where he serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Kenyatta National Hospital and chairs its Audit Board Committee. He has also participated in business and community development initiatives.

The Kigali ceremony brought together personalities from different African countries and sectors. Among those recognised in the 2026 edition were Tanzanian tourism entrepreneur and philanthropist Zainab Ansell, who received a Certificate of Honour, and Nigerian health-sector professional Dr Mories Atoki, who was named among the recipients.

Ansell, founder of Zara Tanzania Adventures and Zara Tanzania Charity, has associated her recognition with her work in tourism, hospitality and community support. Atoki, meanwhile, has highlighted healthcare, partnerships and sustainable development as areas central to his professional work.

The 2026 awardees follow a list of African professionals recognised through previous editions of the same programme. Among them is Ethiopian technology entrepreneur Zekarias Afework, who was named one of the 100 awardees in 2024 for his work with technology company Tech 5.

For Kamau, the Kigali honour marks another point in a journey that began at community level and has since expanded across health, education and social support.

He has maintained that recognition was never the objective of the work, describing it instead as a by-product of serving communities. His focus, he says, has remained on responding to people's needs and working with partners to provide practical assistance to those facing hardship.

That approach has shaped his involvement in the fight against jiggers as well as initiatives supporting children, families and access to basic health needs.

The latest honour is therefore viewed as an encouragement to sustain the work while acknowledging the contribution of the partners, supporters and communities that have been part of it.

For Kamau, the central measure of the journey remains the people reached and the difference made in their lives, with the Kigali award serving as an acknowledgement that has come alongside the work rather than the reason for undertaking it.

The annual Thrive Africa Vegan Restaurant Week has returned for its fourth edition, bringing together more than 60 organisations from 17 African countries to promote plant-based food, sustainable diets and culinary innovation.

The week-long campaign, running from September 21 to 27, 2026, is being held remotely across Africa and has attracted participation from Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Malawi, Tanzania, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Benin, Sierra Leone, Morocco, Guinea, Rwanda, South Africa, Burkina Faso and Zambia.

Organised by Thrive Africa, a department of Thrive Philanthropy, the campaign seeks to make plant-based food more visible, accessible and relevant to African consumers while highlighting the continent's rich culinary traditions.

The organisers say participating organisations are mobilising restaurants, chefs and food businesses to showcase the diversity of African plant-based cuisine and create opportunities for culinary innovation and food entrepreneurship.

Rather than encouraging consumers to abandon traditional African foods, the campaign places local cuisine at the centre of the plant-based movement. Familiar ingredients including legumes, grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and other traditional staples are being used to create contemporary plant-based meals.

Since its launch in 2023, Thrive Africa Vegan Restaurant Week has grown from a small campaign led by a group of advocates into a continental platform connecting organisations, restaurants, chefs, media and communities around the future of food in Africa.

The 2026 edition has already attracted participants from 17 countries, compared with 15 countries and more than 100 organisations in 2025. Organisers expect participating organisations to mobilise as many as 500 restaurants and food businesses across the continent this year.

Restaurants are at the heart of the campaign, with participating businesses encouraged to offer special dishes, menus, promotions and tasting experiences during the week. The organisers say such initiatives can give consumers an opportunity to discover plant-based food as delicious, affordable, culturally relevant and satisfying.

The campaign also provides chefs and food entrepreneurs with a platform to demonstrate the diversity of African cuisine while exploring opportunities within the growing plant-based food sector.

Beyond food, the initiative seeks to connect dietary choices with broader conversations around health, environmental sustainability, climate resilience, animal rights and transformation of food systems.

According to the organisers, Africa's transition towards more sustainable food systems does not have to come at the expense of traditional cuisine. Instead, it can provide opportunities to revive traditional plant-based dishes, support local food businesses and encourage innovation using locally available ingredients.

Thrive Africa says its wider objective is to demonstrate that Africa already possesses the ingredients, creativity and culinary traditions needed to play a leading role in the future of plant-based food systems.

Registration for the campaign remains open through the Thrive Africa Vegan Restaurant Week website.

Thrive Africa, a department of Thrive Philanthropy, works to strengthen the plant-based food systems movement across Africa by supporting advocates seeking to reduce industrial animal agriculture and create healthy, sustainable and locally relevant vegan food opportunities.

The organisers say the initiative aims to contribute to the building of a healthier and more sustainable plant-based food culture across Africa.

Moi International Airport in Mombasa has earned continental recognition after securing three runner-up honours at the 2026 ACI Africa Passenger Facilitation & Readiness Excellence Awards.

The awards were presented during the Airports Council International Africa (ACI Africa) Conference Gala Dinner held in Abuja, Nigeria.

The airport was recognised in the Governance, Stakeholders Integration and Processes categories in the airports handling fewer than two million passengers annually.

Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Acting Corporate Communications Manager Elijah Miano said the recognitions reflected the collective efforts of the airport’s staff and stakeholders in enhancing passenger experience and operational efficiency.

“These achievements reflect the collective effort of the Moi International Airport team and its partners. Their work connects the many services involved in airport operations to deliver a smoother experience for passengers,” said Miano.

The Governance award recognises clear leadership, defined responsibilities and effective oversight, while the Stakeholders Integration category focuses on coordination among airlines, government agencies, ground handlers and other service providers.

The Processes category recognises airports for well-designed passenger journeys, sound procedures and continuous improvement in service delivery.

According to Miano, the awards demonstrate the importance of collaboration among the various stakeholders involved in airport operations.

He congratulated Moi International Airport staff and partners for the achievement, while thanking passengers for their continued trust.

Miano said KAA remains committed to building on the progress made at Moi International Airport and improving service delivery across its airport network.

The ACI Africa awards are based on jury evaluations of submissions from airports across defined areas of passenger facilitation and operational readiness, with recognition organised according to annual passenger traffic bands.

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) have today jointly launched “Experience Wonder Live From  Kenya,” a six-month live wildlife streaming initiative taking Kenya’s wildlife, protected areas and conservation story directly to audiences in Kenya and around the world.

The initiative was officially highlighted today by the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Hon. Rebecca Miano, EGH, during a live viewing at Nairobi National Park, one of rhe KWS protected areas featured in the programme.

Speaking during the launch, the CS said the initiative provides a new way of telling Kenya’s tourism story by taking the safari experience beyond the physical visit and  bringing it directly to audiences around the world.

“What we have just watched here at Nairobi National Park is exactly what Kenya has  always offered the world wonder that does not need to be staged, because it is real and it is happening right now. ‘Experience WonderLive From Kenya’ puts that truth on screens  everywhere, every day, for the next six months,” said CS Miano.

She added that the initiative would build curiosity and appreciation for Kenya’s wildlife  while inspiring audiences to experience the country physically.

“Virtual tourism does not replace the physical safari. It creates curiosity, builds connection  and inspires people to come and experience Kenya for themselves,” she said.

The launch coincided with World Rhino Day, with the live broadcast focusing on rhino conservation and the work being undertaken by KWS to secure the future of the species at Nairobi National Park and other protected areas.

The CS noted that World Rhino Day provided an opportunity to celebrate not only the species, but also the rangers, communities, conservationists, tourism operators and partners whose collective efforts make wildlife conservation possible.

Since broadcasts began on 7 September 2026, KenyaLIVE has showcased Kenya’s  protected areas through dedicated morning and afternoon programmes alongside  WildEarth’s SafariLIVE programming.

The content reaches more than 500,000 daily unique viewers across 16 global platforms, including DStv, YouTube, Samsung TYouTube and Roku.

Over the six-month period, the programme will rotate across a range of KWS protected areas, including Nairobi National Park, Amboseli, Tsavo East and Tsavo West, the Aberdares, Sibiloi, Meru, Ruma and Mount Elgon, alongside other destinations featured through the wider programme.

The initiative will showcase both iconic and lesser-known destinations while highlighting the communities, tourism experiences and conservation initiatives surrounding Kenya’s protected areas.

It will also create a digital library of live broadcasts, wildlife highlights, minidocumentaries and tourism promotional films. From November, curriculum-linked virtual school safaris will further connect Kenyan and international students with Kenya’s protected areas and conservation story.

The KWS Director General, Prof. Erustus Kanga, said the initiative offers an opportunity to give the world a closer look at the daily work of conservation.

“For KWS, this initiative is about showing the world the daily reality of conservation in Kenya our rangers on patrol, our scientists monitoring wildlife, and the communities who share this land with our wildlife,” said Prof. Kanga.

“When people can watch that work as it happens, they gain a better understanding of what it takes to protect these species and why conservation matters. We are proud ttoopen our parks to a global audience in this way, while ensuring that the welfare of our wildlife remains our first priority.”

KTB Chief Executive Officer June Chepkemei said the initiative would help connect global audiences watching Kenya’s wildlife with the wider tourism experiences available across the country.

“Wildlife will draw audiences in, but every broadcast creates an opportunity to discover a destination, a community, a tourism experience or a conservation story that visitors ccanexperience for themselves,” said Ms. Chepkemei.

The “Experience Wonder Live From Kenya” broadcasts will feature morning and afternoon live sessions, giving audiences across the globe regular access to Kenya’s wildlife and conservation landscapes through WildEarth and partner digital platforms, including DStv, YouTube, Samsung TV Plus and Roku.

The initiative reinforces Kenya’s commitment to using digital innovation to expanexpand reach of its tourism and conservation story while encouraging audiences to move from  watching Kenya to experiencing Kenya.