KWS revenue blow as court halts higher park entry fees

A tour van at the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary within the Tsavo West National Park in Taita Taveta County.

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The High Court has frozen the newly revised park entry fees by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), dealing a blow to the State agency, which banked on the higher charges to bridge a Sh12 billion annual budget deficit.

Justice John Chigiti issued the conservatory order following a petition by the Kenya Tourist Federation, representing tourism industry stakeholders, arguing that the move would affect the country’s global position as a safari destination.

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