Human-wildlife conflicts and the law in kenya: a case for legal reform

Abstract

Kenya is rich in biological diversity of which wildlife resources contribute a significant portion. Because of its species' richness, endemism and ecosystem diversity, under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)4, Kenya is categorized as a mega-diverse country along with countries such as Indonesia, Brazil, Congo, Madagascar and Tanzania. 5 A number of factors have combined to make Kenya so rich biologically. These include variability in climate, topography, diversity in ecosystems and habitats ranging from mountain ranges and semi-arid and arid areas to marine and freshwater. Each of these ecosystems requires different conservation priorities and measures."