Kenya Announces Death Penalty for Poachers
Kenya is the natural habitat of numerous iconic animals, like cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, rhinoceros, and leopards, many of which are prime targets to poachers. It is illegal to kill the endangered animals in Kenya, and the Wildlife Conservation Act from 2013, carries a life sentence or fine of $200,000 for offenders. Unfortunately, Najib Balala, the cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, says: “This has not been deterrence enough to curb poaching.”
Continue Reading https://vigornews.com
Join the Discussion