Erustus Kanga
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.
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Erustus Kanga, the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service, noted that elephant populations have stabilized or increased in key ecosystems.
Capital projects pose challenge to wildlife conservation, says PS Museiya
Kenya· 2026-02-10
Prof. Erustus Kanga is the KWS Director General who spoke about Craig's legacy and the preservation efforts.
KWS begins process to preserve super tusker, CraigKenya· 2026-01-13
Kenya Wildlife Service Director-General Erustus Kanga said the transition from a compact sanctuary to a connected landscape was enabled by extensive ecological planning.
How Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary expansion will boost black rhino populationKenya· 2025-12-10
Kenya Wildlife Service Director-General Erustus Kanga said reforms initiated under President Ruto had strengthened the agency’s financial position.
Ruto set to launch National Infrastructure FundKenya· 2025-12-09
KWS Director General Erustus Kanga stated that the proposed framework will see conservation fees rise significantly by 2028.
KWS defends new payment system, says it is more flexibleKenya· 2025-11-01
KWS Director General Erustus Kanga said the revised payments were part of a consultative process aimed at improving wildlife protection and visitor experience.
Why you will pay up to Sh1,000 to visit KWS parks from October 1Kenya· 2025-09-29
KWS Director General Erustus Kanga announced that only visitors with prepaid e-Citizen tickets would be allowed entry to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Uproar after Lake Nakuru excluded from free entry on World Tourism DayKenya· 2025-09-27
KWS Director General Dr. Erustus Kanga announced that there will be no free entry to the park during this year’s World Tourism Day celebrations.
KWS cancels free entry to Lake Nakuru National ParkKenya· 2025-09-26
Erustus Kanga is the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service and discussed new regulations for wildlife conservation.
KWS says new rules go beyond fee changesKenya· 2025-09-12
Prof. Erustus Kanga is the Director General of KWS and represents the agency during public forums.
KWS concludes public consultations on new park feesKenya· 2025-08-06
Prof Erustus Kanga, KWS Director General, noted the critical stage of getting a pregnancy using northern white rhino embryos.
KWS embarks on final push to save Northern White Rhinos through IVFKenya· 2025-07-26
KWS Director General Prof Erustus Kanga last week announced plans to seek additional resources to safeguard Kenya's wildlife.
Tourism players oppose plans to hike park entry feesKenya· 2025-07-14
Director General Erustus Kanga stated that the proposed changes are part of a broader revenue enhancement strategy designed to support core conservation activities.
Parks fees set to go up as KWS seeks to bridge funding gap through raising gate chargesKenya· 2025-07-11Prof Erustus Kanga is the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service and is advocating for new conservation fees to support wildlife funding.
Kenya Wildlife Service eyes new fees to save wildlife as funding crisis bitesKenya· 2025-07-10Kenya 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.
Gov't pays Sh 2.8 billion for wildlife conflicts in KilifiKenya· 2025-07-02
Erustus Kanga, KWS Director General, confirmed the government's plans to engage the community on preventing elephant incursions.
Farmers count losses as elephants destroy crops in KilifiKenya· 2025-05-14
KWS Director General Erustus Kanga emphasises the need for innovative funding for conservation efforts.
Concern as iconic grey crested cranes fade from Lake VictoriaKenya· 2025-03-31
Dr. Erustus Kanga says there is need for more funding of wildlife conservation efforts, to address the emerging challenges.
Human-Wildlife conflict victims to be compensated in 90 days, CS Miano saysKenya· 2025-03-03KWS Director General Erustus Kanga reported that no carcass of the lion was found during their investigations.
Experts meet to solve Mara lion killingsKenya· 2025-02-23
