The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on Monday, February 11 received a key strategic donation from the Chantecaille Conservation Foundation.
The donations were received by KWS Director General Prof. Erastus Kanga at the KWS headquarters in Nairobi.
The donations included; 20 upgraded Land Cruiser pickups, one truck, and 50 tents valued at $1.8 million (KSh232.4 million). They were presented by Ms. Sylvie Chantecaille, Co-Founder and CEO of the Chantecaille Conservation Foundation.
Prof. Kanga thanked Ms. Sylvie Chantecaille for the donation and applauded her unwavering dedication to safeguarding Kenya’s rich biodiversity.
He committed the resources will be efficiently and effectively utilized to maximise their impact in the field.
He also affirmed the support is not only a donation but a direct investment in the security of Kenya’s wildlife and in the well-being of the rangers who dedicate their lives to protecting our natural heritage.
Each vehicle has been modified to withstand the rugged terrain in which KWS operates in, further more the vehicle have been fitted with VHF radios to facilitate seamless communication between field operations teams and the command centres, improving coordination, response times, and overall security in our protected areas.
Prof. Kanga called for continued collaboration with the Chantecaille Conservation Foundation, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and other partners who share our vision of a thriving and well-protected natural ecosystem.
Sylvie Chantecaille, expressed her passion for wildlife conservation and her commitment to preserving Kenya’s rich biodiversity. She termed the donation as a reflection of our shared vision for a well protected wildlife population and sustainable conservation efforts.
