Kenya is committed At enhancing technology for wildlife protection.Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in partnership with private conservancies is now using advanced technologies in a bid to strengthen wildlife protection across Kenya.
KWS Director General, Prof. Erustus Kanga, speaking during the Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum in Nairobi, stated that Science and technology must guide both policy and field operations. Modern conservation relies on real-time data, precision monitoring, and intelligent systems that enhance situational awareness.
Edward Ndiritu,head of anti-poaching unit at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy,stated that technology now underpins daily operations,Automated AI-powered cameras monitor key wildlife corridors, while thermal-imaging drones conduct night patrols capable of detecting human movement before poachers strike. Lewa has also invested in digital software that integrates field data into centralized command systems.
