Kenya’s war against poaching has received a major boost from a new set of high-tech digital and solar radio communications technology.
The Ksh700 million project funded by the French government will be instrumental in facilitating Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) security operations through upgrading of its current analogue network to a more robust and enhanced digital platform.
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This is a major step in achieving conservation targets under the National Elephant Action Plan aimed at using advanced technology in wildlife conservation, according to Environment and Natural Resources CS Prof Judy Wakhungu said.
Speaking during the Launch of Kenya wildlife Service Digital Radio Network and Solar Power backup project at the KWS headquarters in Lang’ata, noted that the first phase of digital radio network will be covering three out of the eight conservation areas delineated by KWS.
The project will eventually be rolled out to the remaining five conservation areas for effective protection of the country’s national heritage in a second phase of the project.
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