May 16
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Judiciary Hinders the War Against Poaching
The Star
There was excitement in the conservation fraternity when it was reported in the Standard on May 2 that the DPP, Keriako Tobiko, had declared that he now regarded wildlife poaching... Read more »
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AMH Sponsors Service for SPCA Renault Panel Van
New Era
For a vehicle that clocks an average of over 500 kilometres a week just in Windhoek, regular services to keep it on the road are vital, especially for the SPCA who rely on their... Read more »
May 15
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Residents Curse As They Miss Free Game Meat
New Vision
Residents of Muhokya village in Kasese district are still mourning after rangers blocked them from feasting on free game meat. Read more »
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Kinana Seeks Remedy Over Poaching Claims
Daily News
CCM Secretary General Abdulrahman Kinana has demanded both retraction of slander and apology from Iringa Urban MP Reverend Peter Msigwa for alleged defamatory statements against... Read more »
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Hyena Mauls 12-Year-Old Kajiado Student to Death
The Star
A 12-year-old girl was at the weekend killed by a hyena in Kajiado. The hyena also injured a man who was trying to rescue the girl, a student at... Read more »
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The Star
Narok An anti-poaching protest walk was staged on Saturday at the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Read more »
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KWS Arrest Suspected Poacher With Game Meat
The Star
Kenya Wildlife Service warders in Ijara district, Garissa county yesterday arrested a poacher with 129 kg of illegal meat at Haji Mohamed. According to Garissa county warden... Read more »
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Nyaruguru District Mayor Applauds 'One Cow Per Family Government Programme'
News of Rwanda
Nyaruguru district Mayor in Southern Rwanda, François Habitegeko, has said the country's "Gira inka" (one cow per family) has helped the district, not only in changing... Read more »
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Suspected Poachers Arrested in Akagera National Park
New Times
A sustained crackdown on poaching in Akagera National Park in the Eastern Province on Sunday yielded returns: five suspected poachers in Kayonza District were arrested. Read more »
May 14
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Eating Insects To Tackle Food Insecurity - Study
UN News
While insects can be slimy, cringe-inducing creatures, often squashed on sight by humans, a new book released today by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) says beetles,... Read more »
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Daily News
SEVERAL elephants have reportedly moved into residential areas in Karatu District, attacking people and destroying crops in farms. Read more »
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Karatu Residents Decry Marauding Jumbos
Daily News
SEVERAL elephants have reportedly moved into residential areas in Karatu District, attacking people and destroying crops in farms. At least three people have been killed in last... Read more »
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Kenyan Conservationist Charged With Ivory Possession
Sabahi
A top official in a Kenyan conservation group was charged Monday (May 13th) with illegally possessing 19 kilogrammes of elephant ivory worth more than $20,000, AFP reported. Read more »
May 13
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Pastoralists Deny Links With Poaching Activities
The Star
Pastoralists who own ranches near Tsavo and Shimba Hills national parks have denied links with on-going poaching activities. This is after the government plans to evict them over... Read more »
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Customs Arrests Foreigners Over Attempts to Export Elephant Tusks
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command, has arrested two Chinese nationals and a Malian for attempting to smuggle out of the country over... Read more »
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Times of Zambia
THE Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) is in the process of taking over the running of Munda Wanga Botanical Gardens following reports that the facility is not well managed. Read more »
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Two Chimps Mark 50 Years Anniversary, 20 Years of Widowhood in Jos
Vanguard
Two chimpanzees in Jos zoo, Paulina and Bobby, on Saturday celebrated their golden jubilee and 20 years of widowhood. Read more »
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Times of Zambia
THE huge bristly carcass of the bush pig boar was strung up by its hind legs. Its stomach sliced open, the entrails removed, then allowed to bleed for most of the morning. Read more »
May 10
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Degradation of Natural Habitats Threaten Migratory Birds [press release]
UNEP
The annual migration of an estimated 50 billion birds - around 19 per cent of the world's 10,000 bird species - is one of the world's great natural wonders, yet the critical... Read more »
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'Resident Evil' Star to Fight Sale of Ivory Jewelry
The Star
Chinese actress Li Bingbing is in the country on a fact-finding mission on the recent spike in elephant killings fueled by the illegal ivory trade. Read more »
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Poachers Fail to Raise Hs1m Bond
The Star
FOUR suspected poachers who killed a rhino a month ago have been given a Sh1 million bond each by a Nanyuki court. Saimoti Kiloris, Misia Kaunga, Tumbesi Lengei and Kisia Shuel... Read more »
May 9
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Rhino Poaching Update [press release]
SA Govt
Arrests for rhino poaching this week showed a considerable increase, with 11 alleged poachers being arrested in the eastern half of the country. The latest arrests bring to 94 the... Read more »
May 8
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Last Black Rhino Killed in Nanyuki Group Ranch
The Star
The only black rhino on Il Ngwesi group ranch in Nanyuki has been killed. The rhino, named Omni, was found with his horns intact two days after he was speared to death by poachers. Read more »
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Saving Elephants - 10 Ways in 100 Days
The Star
"My fellow Kenyans, poaching and the destruction of our environment has no future in this country. The responsibility to protect our environment belongs not just to the Government,... Read more »
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Kinana Trashes Chadema's Claims Against Tusks
Daily News
THE CCM Secretary General, Mr Abdulrahman Kinana, on Tuesday came out strongly dismissing claims by the opposition in the National Assembly, linking him to elephant tusks impounded... Read more »
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