Nairobi National Park’s size has been increased by more than double to 78k acres from the initial 29k acres, Tourism CS Najib Balala has said.
Balala attributed this increase to two conservancies which declared a part of their land as a wildlife conservation area.
The CS in a statement said that the International Livestock and Research Institute (ILRI) and Swara Plains Conservancy declared 32, 000 and 15, 000 acres of land respectively for wildlife conservation in Machakos County.
“I wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the two conservancies on behalf of the government and the people of Kenya for this wonderful gift that will ensure our unique biodiversity thrives for posterity,” said Balala.
Sheep and Goat ranch with 2,000 acres will now be under the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
Nairobi National Park increases in size to 78k acres - FurtherAfrica
Balala attributed this increase to two conservancies which declared a part of their land as a wildlife conservation area.
The CS in a statement said that the International Livestock and Research Institute (ILRI) and Swara Plains Conservancy declared 32, 000 and 15, 000 acres of land respectively for wildlife conservation in Machakos County.
“I wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the two conservancies on behalf of the government and the people of Kenya for this wonderful gift that will ensure our unique biodiversity thrives for posterity,” said Balala.
Sheep and Goat ranch with 2,000 acres will now be under the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
Nairobi National Park increases in size to 78k acres - FurtherAfrica