This archive report was first published on 27 December 2019.
Published on December 27, 2019
KWS Assures No Biodiversity Damage at Hell's Gate National Park ¶
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has allayed fears that the upcoming Koroga Festival at Hell's Gate National Park could harm the park's biodiversity.
Conservationists, led by Paula Kahumbu, had expressed concerns that the event could disrupt the habitat of critically endangered species like vultures in the park.
However, KWS head of Communications Paul Udoto stated that the park has designated areas for hosting events, which minimize disturbance to wildlife and adhere to clear regulations on timings, noise levels, and clean-up.
"As a matter of fact, the park has sites designated for hosting events where insecurity and disturbance of wildlife is minimized. We also have clear regulations for such events," Udoto said.
Udoto cited past successful events, including the "To Hell's Gate on a Wheelbarrow" and "Safaricom Jazz Festival," which have been held in the park without causing harm to the environment.
Capital FM's Group Commercial Director Farida Idris assured that the Koroga Festival will be professionally managed and adhere to KWS regulations.
"We wish to assure the public that Koroga Festival will not pose any threat to the park because we will adhere to regulations set out by KWS," she said.
