KWS and Archipelagus Join Forces to Restore Lake Turkana's Endangered World Heritage Parks
The Kenya Wildlife Service has partnered with Archipelagus to manage the UNESCO-listed Lake Turkana National Parks. The initiative aims to restore grasslands, reintroduce endangered species, and promote sustainable tourism while providing employment for local communities.
Why it matters
This collaboration represents a significant effort to preserve biodiversity and support local livelihoods in a region facing severe environmental and resource pressures.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced a strategic partnership with conservation organisation Archipelagus to support the management of Sibiloi and Central Island National Parks, both part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lake Turkana National Parks. Formalised on 29 August 2026, the collaboration forms a central pillar of the newly adopted Lake Turkana National Parks Management Plan (2026 - 2036) and brings additional expertise and resources to a protected system spanning more than 6,000 square kilometres of parks and community-managed rangelands.
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