Wildlife and Tourism CS Dr Alfred Mutua visited the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) in Naivasha with a view to commissioning a number of innovative projects and structures.
The projects, funded by the Tourism Promotion Fund, and amounting to 95 million Kenya shillings, are designed to support and strengthen the institute’s research capabilities.
In order to develop long-term and practical solutions to Kenya’s daily issues, the CS emphasised the necessity of a revolutionary shift in local research priorities during the visit.
“I firmly believe that the future lies in applied research, a fundamental tool in addressing the nation’s problems effectively,” said CS Mutua.
He urged the institute to adopt a more useful research paradigm, and promised to assist their efforts to make it possible for Kenya to produce anti-snake venom.
Since 2020, there has been an increase in confrontations between people and wildlife, which has been made worse by climate change.
To address this, a programme that equips localities to live in harmony with nature is required. The Kenya animals Service will invest in mobile education centres to inform communities on the best ways to interact with animals.
It is crucial that cooperating communities protect these essential resources because a considerable 68 percent of the nation’s wildlife lives outside national parks.
The combined efforts will not only preserve Kenya’s natural legacy but also deepen the connection between its inhabitants and the abundant wildlife that makes this country so exceptional.
