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

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to consolidate and amend the law relating to the protection, conservation and management of wildlife in Kenya; and for purposes connected there with and incidental thereto.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Protected area National parks Hunting/capture Wild fauna Special fund Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for the protection, conservation and management of wildlife in Kenya and related matters. The 78 sections of this Act are divided into 10 Parts: Preliminary (I); Administration (II); The Kenya Wildlife Service Fund (IIA); 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).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Regulations.

Legislation | Kenya

Keyword: National parks, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Wildlife products, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks declared under section 6 of the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, 1976 (Cap. 376).

Legislation | Kenya | 1978 (2009)

Keyword: National parks, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Declaration of Prohibited Exports under section 45 of the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, 1976 (Cap. 376).

Legislation | Kenya | 2003 (2007)

Keyword: Wildlife products, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Parks declared under section 8 of the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, 1976 (Cap. 376).

Legislation | Kenya | 1976 (2009)

Keyword: National parks, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (Aloe Species) Regulations, 2007 (Cap. 376).

Legislation | Kenya | 2007 (2012)

Keyword: Plant production, Biodiversity, International trade, Protected area, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Regulations (Cap. 376).

Legislation | Kenya | 1981 (2012)

Keyword: Mining, Authorization/permit, National parks, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Wildlife products, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Conservation Management) Declaration 2010 (L.N. 158 of 2010).

Legislation | Kenya | 2010

Keyword: National parks, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (National Parks) Regulations (Cap. 376).

Legislation | Kenya | 1976 (2009)

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (Prohibition on Hunting of Game Animals) Regulations (Cap. 376).

Legislation | Kenya | 1977 (2012)

Keyword: Institution, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (Control of Raw Ivory) Regulations (Cap. 376).

Legislation | Kenya | 1976 (2012)

Keyword: Institution, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Declaration regarding closed seasons for game birds under the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, 1976 (Cap. 376).

Legislation | Kenya | 2003 (2012)

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Seasons, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Declaration of Prohibited Exports under section 45 of the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, 1976 (Cap. 376).

Legislation | Kenya | 1979 (2012)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Wildlife products, International trade, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (National Parks) Regulations, 2010 (Cap. 372).

Legislation | Kenya | 2010 (2012)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, National parks, Protected area, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Conservation And Management) (National Parks) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 (L.N. No. 198 of 2019).

Legislation | Kenya | 2019

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, National parks, Protected area, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (Amendment) Order, 2010 (L.N. No. 111 of 2010).

Legislation | Kenya | 2010

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (Amendment) Act, 1989 (No. 16 of 1989).

Legislation | Kenya | 1989

Keyword: Institution, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amendment of the Fourth Schedule of the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, 1976 (L.N. No. 51 of 2007).

Legislation | Kenya | 2007

Keyword: Institution, Forest service/forest officers

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013 (No. 47 of 2013).

Legislation | Kenya | 2013

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Cultural heritage, Inland waters, Water rights, Framework law, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Institution, Protected area, National parks, Special fund, Wetlands, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Endangered species, Research, Contract/agreement, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Access and benefit-sharing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX