Erustus Kanga

Erustus Kanga

director Kenya

Erustus Kanga is the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). He has been involved in investigations regarding the alleged killing of lions in the Masai Mara and is responsible for ensuring that wildlife conservation laws are upheld and that the KWS fulfills its mandate under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
112,113
Power
221$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 2 7.00 0.16% +30% 53,771,296 112,113 $106,000 221$
Totals 2 53,771,296 112,113 $106,000 221$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Prof Erustus Kanga, KWS Director General, noted the critical stage of getting a pregnancy using northern white rhino embryos. 8

The Standard: KWS embarks on final push to save Northern White Rhinos through IVF

Kenya Kenya: KWS Director General Prof Erustus Kanga last week announced plans to seek additional resources to safeguard Kenya's wildlife. 6

The Standard: Tourism players oppose plans to hike park entry fees

Kenya Kenya: Director General Erustus Kanga stated that the proposed changes are part of a broader revenue enhancement strategy designed to support core conservation activities. 7

The Standard: Parks fees set to go up as KWS seeks to bridge funding gap through raising gate charges

Kenya Kenya: Prof Erustus Kanga is the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service and is advocating for new conservation fees to support wildlife funding. 8

The Standard: Kenya Wildlife Service eyes new fees to save wildlife as funding crisis bites

Kenya Kenya: Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director General Erustus Kanga observed elephants and predators had destroyed over 50 acres of crops in Ganze, Magarini and Vitengeni in the past week. 7

The Standard: Gov't pays Sh 2.8 billion for wildlife conflicts in Kilifi

Kenya Kenya: Erustus Kanga, KWS Director General, confirmed the government's plans to engage the community on preventing elephant incursions. 7

The Standard: Farmers count losses as elephants destroy crops in Kilifi

Kenya Kenya: Dr. Erustus Kanga says there is need for more funding of wildlife conservation efforts, to address the emerging challenges. 7

The Standard: Human-Wildlife conflict victims to be compensated in 90 days, CS Miano says

Kenya Kenya: KWS Director General Erustus Kanga reported that no carcass of the lion was found during their investigations. 5

The Standard: Experts meet to solve Mara lion killings