On behalf of the Government of Kenya, Kenya Wildlife Service holds in trust for present and future generations locally, nationally and globally the biological diversity represented by its extraordinary variety of animals, plants and ecosystems ranging from coral reefs to alpine moorlands and from deserts to forests.
Special emphasis is placed on conservation of large mammals found in few other places on earth.
To maintain and develop a viable conservation area system, ensuring that a representative and sustainable sample of biodiversity is protected. To build partnerships, to conserve biodiversity and to ensure that custodians benefit. To take a lead role in developing sustainable nature tourism and maximising the economic benefit to the nation and minimising negative environmental impacts. All Rights Reserved.