Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning against the harassment of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers, vowing to deploy the full force of the law to protect rangers from emerging threats and civilian attacks. He spoke during the KWS cadet pass-out ceremony in Manyani on December 19, 2025. Kindiki urged the rangers to uphold accountability and respect human rights in their duties.
At the KWS cadet pass-out ceremony for 147 successful graduates in Manyani, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki emphasized protecting rangers from rising threats. "Rangers will be protected by the law and those who threaten or attack them shall face the full force of justice," Kindiki declared.
He added that conservation authority must align with accountability and respect for human rights. "Conservation authority must always be matched with accountability and respect for human rights; the rule of law must respect both people and human rights," Kindiki reiterated.
Kindiki challenged the cadets to defend wildlife and tackle threats from human-wildlife interactions. The government is rolling out a world-class national wildlife protection and anti-poaching modernization framework, incorporating modern technology in protected areas.
Additionally, it is bolstering cross-border cooperation to dismantle international crime networks and establishing a national wildlife forensic and intelligence center. To enhance officer welfare, the government ensures specialized training and proper housing. It is also reopening and revitalizing parks and reserves across all 47 counties to tap into Kenya's tourism potential.
