Kenya Wildlife Service applies conservation science to protect wildlife and the ecosystems they depend on. We develop and regularly update policies, standards and programmes that guide conservation action nationwide. Our teams design and deliver endangered species recovery plans, carry out feasibility assessments for proposed conservation sites, and support species interventions such as reintroductions and supplementation.

We conduct resource inventories and provide scientific input for management plans across protected areas and conservancies, including habitat protection, rehabilitation and restoration. We also review Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and environmental audits for projects that may affect wildlife.

KWS coordinates national reporting on wildlife-related international agreements, strengthens ecosystem connectivity, and integrates climate change into planning—supported by monitoring and evaluation frameworks. We enable responsible research through PIC, MAT and material transfer agreements, and manage scientific data, GIS, analytics and conservation technologies to inform decisions.

Our conservation science work is delivered through six areas: Species Conservation and Management; Ecosystems, Lands and Seascapes Management; Multilateral Environmental Agreements; Wildlife and Environment Assessments; Geo-spatial Support, Data Science and Conservation Technology; and Climate Change Coordination.

Our conservation science work is delivered through six areas