Details of Konza Wildlife Conservancy After KWS Registration

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The announcement made on Wednesday, June 10, revealed that the registration status will cover approximately 404 hectares of protected land within the Konza Technopolis.

According to information released by the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA), the protected area forms part of a broader plan that has set aside approximately 1,000 acres of the Smart City's 5,000-acre development area as a wildlife corridor.

"In a landmark achievement for sustainable urban development in Africa, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has officially granted provisional registration of the Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy, covering 404.69 hectares of protected land," the authority announced.

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"The registration of the protected area forms a critical component of Konza Technopolis' master plan, as 1,000 acres of the Smart City's total 5,000-acre development is dedicated to a wildlife corridor, fostering biodiversity, and allowing nature to coexist with urban technology," it added.

According to the authority, the corridor is intended to maintain ecological connectivity and allow wildlife to coexist with urban development as Konza continues to attract technology firms, research institutions, businesses, and residents.

The newly registered conservancy forms part of the wider Athi-Kapiti Ecosystem, one of Kenya's most important wildlife landscapes outside formally protected national parks.

The area supports a range of wildlife species, including the Grey Crowned Crane, Rüppell's Griffon Vulture, White-backed Vulture, Maasai Ostrich, Maasai Giraffe, Zebra, and Gazelles.

Following the registration, the conservancy will be maintained for a minimum of 15 years in compliance with KWS regulations.

The initiative will also be guided by a wildlife conservancy management plan that has already been developed to support habitat protection and biodiversity management, KoTDA announced.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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