Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013 (No. 47 of 2013). Country/Territory Kenya Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 18 of 27 December, 2013. Long titleAn Act of Parliament to provide for the protection, conservation, sustainable use and management of wildlife in Kenya and for connected purposes. Subject Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems 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 Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa Entry into force notes Enters into force on 10 January, 2014. Abstract This Act provides for protection, conservation and management of wildlife in Kenya and related matters. The Act shall apply to all wildlife resources on public, community and private land, and Kenya territorial waters. The 119 sections of this Act are divided into 15 Parts: Preliminary (I); Establishment of the Service (II); Financial provisions (III); The wildlife regulation mechanisms (IV); Establishment of Wildlife Endowment Fund (V); Conservation, protection and management (VI); Establishment of the Wildlife Research And Training Institute (VII); Conservation Orders, easements and incentives (VIII); Human wildlife conflict (IX); Licensing and regulation (XI); Offences and penalties (XI); International treaties, conventions and agreements (XII); Enforcement and compliance (XIII); Miscellaneous (XIV). (Completed by 11 Schedules) Full text English Website www.kenyalaw.org References - Legislation Repeals Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, 1976 (Cap. 376). Legislation | Kenya | 1976 (2009) Keyword: Biodiversity, Protected area, National parks, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Wildlife (Conservation and Management) (National Parks) Regulations, 2013 (L.N. No. 1 of 2014). Legislation | Kenya | 2013 (2016) 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 (Protection of Endangered and Threatened Ecosystems, Habitats and Species) Regulations, 2017 (L.N. No. 242 of 2017). Legislation | Kenya | 2017 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Biodiversity, Protected area, National parks, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Endangered species, Contract/agreement, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Wildlife Conservation and Management (Implementation of Treaties) Regulations, 2017 (L.N. No. 241 of 2017). Legislation | Kenya | 2017 Keyword: International relations/cooperation, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, International trade, Enforcement/compliance, Monitoring Source: FAO, FAOLEX Wildlife Conservation and Management (Joint Management of Protected Water Towers) Regulations, 2017 (L.N. No. 243 of 2017). Legislation | Kenya | 2017 Keyword: Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Basin/catchment/watershed, Protected area, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations, Legal Notice no. 215 of 2023. Legislation | Kenya | 2013 Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Recreational water use, Access right, Classification/declassification, Management/conservation, National parks, Royalties/fees, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Tourism Source: FAO, FAOLEX The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations, Legal Notice no. 150 of 2023. Legislation | Kenya | 2023 Keyword: Non-commercial fishing, Recreational water use, Access right, Classification/declassification, Management/conservation, National parks, Royalties/fees, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Tourism Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2018 (No. 18 of 2018). Legislation | Kenya | 2018 Keyword: Biosafety, Governance, Inheritance, Transfer, Harbour, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species, Wildlife products, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX