Task force submits report on wildlifeTourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala (pictured) has received the final report of the Consumptive Wildlife Utilisation Task force, which he formally launched a year ago in Nairobi. The mandate of the task force was to assess and advise on the modalities of implementing the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013. SEE ALSO :High internet connectivity set for Mama Ngina Waterfront ParkThe report gives recommendations on six areas towards achieving full potential of wildlife utilisation in Kenya. These range from legal framework, biological and ecological, economic and potential benefits, institutional regulatory regimes, technical capacity as well as international treaties and conventions. “On institutional technical capacity, it was resolved that provision of prerequisite research, education, training and extension services to the general public and specific users be made possible,” said the task force.

Source: Standard Digital May 25, 2019 21:05 UTC