KWS Director General Dr Erustus Kanga receives Tourism and Wildlife CS Rebecca Miano
By: John Kariuki
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano now says that the government is working towards modernizing training for Kenya Wildlife Service(KWS) recruits.
Miano who spoke at Kenya Wildlife Service law enforcement academy in Manyani yesterday said part of her plans was also to see how the ministry will support capacity development for kws to help them cope up with the emerging challenges.
“This academy is a foundation and abiding emblem of our nation’s commitment to both wildlife conservation and excellence in our tourism undertakings. Its impact extends far beyond our borders. It serves as a hub for local, regional and international collaborations leading to strong partnerships that have enhanced our global conservation index,” she said.
The academy is a premier centre of excellence mandated to train front-line staff in wildlife conservation and management.
Beyond our borders, the academy has trained wildlife experts from Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan.
At the same time, Miano urged Kenyans to champion wildlife conservation revealing that it’s the backbone of Kenya’s tourism.
“A whooping 90% of safari tourism is driven by our wildlife while about 75% of tourism earnings depend on wildlife. Indeed, asignificant 10% of Kenya’s GDP is anchored on our wildlife economy. Therefore, devoid of wildlife, Kenya’s economy would be an entirely different story,” she said.
Kenya has been a major tourist destination in East Africa traditionally attracting visitors from across the world to its wildlife parks and Indian Ocean beaches.
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