Kenyan President Ruto highlights wildlife conservation’s economic impact, pledging support to new rangers.

Kenyan President William Ruto addressed 1,274 newly trained KWS rangers, emphasizing wildlife conservation's role in Kenya's economy, which contributes 10% to GDP. Ruto praised KWS's digitization efforts, which have covered 87% of its budget, and urged the organization to seek partnerships for financial self-sustainability. He also highlighted the government's commitment to reducing poaching and managing human-wildlife conflicts.

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