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Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, 1976 (Cap. 376).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to consolidate and amend the law relating to protection, conservation and management of wildlife in Kenya; and for purposes connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Protected area National parks Hunting/capture Wild fauna Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for protection, conservation and management of wildlife in Kenya and related matters. The 68 sections of this Act are divided into 9 Parts: Preliminary (I); Administration (II); National Parks, National Reserves and Local Sanctuaries (III); Control of hunting (IV); Trophies and live animals (V); Enforcement (VI); The Wildlife Fund (VII); General Provisions as to officers, etc. of the Service (VIII); Miscellaneous (IX).

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org