CS Miano Directed To Fast-Track Investor License For Parks In Kenya
President William Ruto has directed Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano to expedite the evaluation of licenses for investors running national parks across the country.
Ruto, speaking at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Rangers’ Passout Parade in Manyani, Taita Taveta County, on Tuesday, December 3, said the licenses needed to be reviewed to reflect the current scenario in the country.
President Ruto also remarked that a review of operation permits was required to open up new chances, including financial resources, to help the sector.
According to him, the assessment will ensure that both investors and the Kenya Wildlife Service benefit from the national parks’ profits.
It was a pleasure to join H.E. President @WilliamsRuto during the passing out parade of our newly trained rangers at the KWS Law Enforcement Academy after 6 months of intense training.
— CS Rebecca Miano, EGH (@rebecca_miano) December 3, 2024
This passing out parade had the highest number of ladies ever in the history of Kenya’s… pic.twitter.com/39wLWTXKyw
“I now take this opportunity to ask the Ministry of Tourism to provide the policy direction on making sure that we unlock the tremendous opportunity that exists in the KWS assets,” Ruto said.
“Leases must be reviewed, I am happy there is progress that the leases granted persons operating in the parks have been reviewed to reflect the current situation and make sure we unlock the necessary financial resources,” he added.
The Head of State also asked the Ministry of Tourism to improve infrastructure development in national parks by forming strong Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
He stated that Public-Private Initiatives played an important role in developing sustainable, competitive tourism products and increasing park capacity.
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Despite his directive on license reviews, President Ruto praised the ministry for using domestically generated cash to fund the majority of its operations.
“I urge the KWS Board and management to build on this achievement and, with the same focus and dedication, intensify their efforts to achieve full financial self-sustainability within the next two years, thereby eliminating reliance on exchequer support,” Ruto said.
He also praised KWS for its commitment to ending poaching, calling it a great success that has subsequently given fresh life to animal species that were on the verge of extinction.
According to Ruto, Kenya had zero rhino poaching cases in 2020, a historic success after years of combating corrupt and brutal criminal syndicates.
CS Miano Directed To Fast-Track Investor License For Parks In Kenya
