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Kenya: Kenya to Burn All Ivory Stockpiles This Year - Uhuru
Capital FM, 3 March 2015
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday called for a collective approach from all stakeholders in fighting the poaching menace in Kenya and the African continent. Read more »
Kenya to Burn All Ivory Stockpiles - President
President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that all illegal stockpiles of ivory will be destroyed during the course of the year.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and his wife Margaret attended an event to mark the commemoration of the African Environment, Wangari Maathai Day, and the World Wildlife Day at Nairobi National Park.
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According to President Uhuru Kenyatta, increasing cases of poaching and illegal smuggling of ivory in East Africa have been found to happen at the same time as acts of terrorism. Read more »
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The port of Mombasa appears to be a major transit point for illegal ivory after a second consignment worth millions was intercepted by wildlife rangers en route to Malaysia. Read more »
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Stakeholders in the tourism sector have asked the government to sever ties with countries that promote illegal trade in ivory. Read more »
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The regional body has not intervened in a row between Kenya and Tanzania after Kenya opposed the sale of ivory stockpiles at an international meeting held recently. Read more »
