Wildlife poachers in Kenya will face the death penalty, the country’s tourism and wildlife minister has reportedly announced.
So in an effort to conserve Kenya’s wildlife populations, poachers will reportedly face capital punishment once the new law is passed.
Kenya is home to a wide variety of treasured species in national parks and reserves, including lions, black rhinos, ostriches, hippos, buffalos, giraffe and zebra.
The move could put Kenya in conflict with the UN, which opposes the death penalty for all crimes worldwide.
Kenya’s tourism chiefs say poaching has been on a downward trend largely thanks to enhanced wildlife law-enforcement efforts and investment in conservation.
The Independent has contacted the Kenya Wildlife Service to confirm Mr Balala’s plans and is awaiting a response.
While Kenya was a global leader in conservation, there arestill many species across the planet that faced a similar plight, he said. »
