New Vessel to Enhance Safeguards at Lake Turkana
The Kenya Wildlife Service has launched a state-of-the-art patrol boat for Sibiloi National Park to enhance conservation efforts at Lake Turkana in the country’s northwest.
NAIROBI, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — On Wednesday, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) commissioned a modern patrol boat aimed at boosting protection for Lake Turkana, one of the region’s most vital ecosystems.
KWS Director General Erustus Kanga told reporters in Nairobi that the vessel, provided by partner organizations, comes equipped with advanced sonar and radar systems.
“The boat will be instrumental in strengthening monitoring, preventing illegal activities, safeguarding fisheries, and protecting both wildlife and the communities that rely on the lake’s delicate ecosystem,” Kanga said.
