Unearthing the underlying factors that limit the enforcement of the legal framework relating to the protection of wildlife resources in Kenya

Abstract

Wildlife resources in Kenya contribute a large percentage of the country's economy and are considered a sense of pride for many African countries, including Kenya. However, our wildlife resources are under threat following rampant poaching activities that are depleting these recourses. Kenya is subject to being a transit country for the illegal transportation and subsequent exportation of the illegal products that result from poaching. Despite the advancements made in improving the legal framework relating to the protection of wildlife resources, Kenya is still considered to be a threat to the conservation and management of these recourses. This research seeks to analyze why the implementation of the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act of 2013 is limited. This involves investigating on any underlying factors that surround wildlife related crimes, particularly in relation to the enforcement of current laws relating to the protection of Kenya's wildlife resources. It shall seek to provide plausible recommendations that can improve the manner in which the existing legal framework may be improved in a bid to effectively combat and deter corruption from contributing to the erosion of our wildlife resources