The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has dismissed as false information circulating on social media on alleged mining activities in Tsavo East National Park.

In a statement to newsrooms, KWS says the images being shared on social media are not from the said Tsavo East National Park, insisting that there are no mining activities taking place there.

In fact, the Service says, the images being shared are from the Galana Kulalu Food Security Project, located in Galana Ranch managed by the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC), which is adjacent to Tsavo East National Park.

“This project is being spearheaded by the State Department of Irrigation and is aimed at enhancing food security in Kenya through large-scale irrigation and sustainable farming practices,” KWS says. “As part of the program, canals are being constructed to facilitate water flow into irrigation farms.”

KWS assured of its commitment to the conservation and protection of Kenya’s national parks and wildlife heritage.