The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting educational visits to national parks and conservation areas.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 31, KWS announced that the programme, dubbed Wild Scholars, will offer 10 complimentary entries for every 100 paying students visiting any park, reserve, or sanctuary under its management.
The initiative targets a broad spectrum of learning institutions, including nursery, primary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities.
KWS Introduces Complimentary Access for Learners on Academic Excursions. Photo: Courtesy.
KWS further noted that children below the age of six will be granted free entry as part of the programme.
The Wild Scholars initiative will run for a limited period from March 1 to June 30, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
This comes just days after the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) addressed claims circulating on social media alleging destruction within parts of Nairobi National Park.
In a statement issued on Friday, March 27, the agency said it had taken note of reports suggesting that an upland forest in the park was under threat.
KWS, however, dismissed the allegations, maintaining that no destruction is taking place within the protected area.
The agency explained that the ongoing relocation and upgrade of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage is a planned and lawful initiative intended to strengthen wildlife conservation, improve animal welfare, enhance conservation education, and boost the overall visitor experience.
KWS said the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, established in 1964, has played a key role in rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife for decades but is now outdated due to rising demand and evolving global standards.
The agency added that the planned relocation is legally grounded and complies with all required environmental procedures.
