Annual Report Our Heritage, Our pride KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE CONSERVATION AREAS CONTENTS Core Statements 2 Service Charter 3 Corporate Governance 5 Board of Trustees 8 Chairman’s Statement 10 Director’s Message 12 Wildlife Conservation 15 Quality Service 25 Institutional Capacity 29 Financial Capacity 35 Building Partnerships 41 Pictorial 46 Financial Statements 50 List of Partners 71 Our Contacts 72 Key Contacts 75 Organisational Structure 76 KENYA WILDLIFE Annual Report 2009 | 2 Annual Report 2009 SERVICE OUR CORE STATEMENTS SERVICE CHARTER Who we are The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is a State corporation established by an Act of Parliament, Cap 376 with the mandate to conserve and manage wildlife in Kenya, and to enforce related laws and regulations. What we do Our Vision • Formulate policies regarding the conservation, management and utilisation of all types of fauna To be a world leader in wildlife conservation and flora (excluding domestic animals); • Manage National Parks and Reserves; • Provide wildlife conservation, education and extension services to create public awareness and support for wildlife policies; Our Mission • Strive to achieve the competence and fairness in the care and development of the Parks and Reserves through the conduct of research, the deliberate acquisition, use and dissemination of relevant To sustainably conserve and manage Kenya’s information from research and other sources; wildlife and its habitats in collaboration with • Administer and coordinate international protocols, conventions and treaties regarding wildlife in all its stakeholders for posterity aspects. Our Customers Our Services Value Statement Our customers may be involved or We will provide our customers with: At KWS, we conserve and manage Kenya’s wildlife participate in, or represent any or all of the • High quality and secure parks; critical areas – tourism, recreation, marine • Wildlife conservation education – publication scientifically, responsively and professionally. We do and conservation, and include: and information about wildlife in a form this with integrity, recognising and encouraging staff • Individuals, groups, governments and suitable for and accessible to all; creativity and continuous learning and teamwork in private organisations that use the • Sustainable wildlife populations; Parks and Reserves for tourism, • Protection of agriculture and animal husbandry partnership with communities and stakeholders. recreation, and research; against destruction by wildlife; • Individuals, groups or organisations that • Data and information services to scientific have any level of interest in or impact advisory and consultancy organisations in on the development and conservation wildlife; of wildlife. • Professional services in a friendly, responsive and professional environment. 3 | Annual Report 2009 Annual Report 2009 | 4 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENTS What you can expect from us The Board of Trustees of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is Quality – we will responsible for the corporate governance of the Service. Corporate governance • Treat you with respect and courtesy; • Ensure that our website is easy to use, well set out and updated; is a matter of high importance to the Service and is undertaken with due • Observe and maintain high standards in all our duties; regard to all the Service’s stakeholders and its role in the community. • Ensure that the quality of services are world class by employing people of high calibre; assisting them to reach their full potentials; providing a rewarding, useful and caring work environment, and Good corporate governance is a fundamental part (h) a representative of the Permanent Secretary encouraging them to pursue relevant training and development opportunities. of the culture and practices of the Service. The in the Office of the President responsible Kenya Wildlife Service is a statutory body managed for internal security; Responsiveness – we will endeavour to • Deal with your enquiries and concerns quickly and effectively; by a Board of Trustees responsible for the carriage (i) the Director of Veterinary Services; • Make our services easier and convenient to access; of the Wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act, (j) not more than six other trustees to be • Act ethically and with integrity at all times. Cap 376 of the Laws of Kenya (the “Wildlife Act”). appointed by the Minister for the time being The Board comprises fifteen members whose skills, responsible for matters relating to wildlife Accessibility knowledge and experience collectively meet the from amongst persons who are conversant We will be available at your service 24 hours, seven days a week.. requirements of Board membership as defined by with nature conservation in all its aspects. the Wildlife Act. Specifically, the Board comprises Our Standards What we expect from you the following: The Director, who is the Chief Executive and Head • We will strive for the highest scientific and • To treat wildlife with respect and kindness; (a) a Chairman appointed by the President; of the Service, is appointed by the President, and ethical standards in the delivery of • Courtesy to our staff and visitors; (b) the Director; is vested with the general superintendence of all decisions,services and products; • To keep our environment clean; (c) the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for matters within the scope of the Wildlife Act. The • We will provide clients with the most • To be alert and careful at all times in our Parks; the time being responsible for matters Director is responsible for managing the day to day reliable management information available in • To provide feedback on our services. a manner most appropriate for customer relating to wildlife; implementation of the Wildlife Act, and in this needs; How you can help us (d) the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for regard is answerable to the Board. • Customers will have access to well trained the time being responsible for finance; We welcome your views and comments as a vital staff in quality service provision with a clear (e) the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for Although the Minister for Forestry and Wildlife has client focus; ingredient in helping us to monitor and improve our the time being responsible for local ministerial responsibility over the Service by virtue • We will monitor our services against the services to you. stated standards and commitments along government; of the provisions of the State Corporations Act, with other performance indicators taken (f) the Commissioner of Police; the Minister does not have the power to direct the from our Corporate Plan. (g) the Director of Kenya Forest Service; Board in making regulatory decisions or in its role in enforcement or in making recommendations to the 5 | Annual Report 2009 Annual Report 2009 | 6 enlistment of the members of the Service and implementation of management plans for the secondment of any other person to serve National Parks and Reserves. with the Service. In this regard, the Finance and Human Capital Committee is responsible for Trustees’ Emoluments and Loans the review of human capital policies as well The aggregate amount of emoluments paid to as making suitable recommendations to the the trustees as allowances during the year 2009 is Board on appointments to senior management disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. positions. Following the prescription under the There were no loans or other advances to the State Corporations Act that the Board shall trustees during the year. be accountable for the moneys and financial business of a state corporation, the Finance and KWS Director Mr. Julius Kipng’etich with the KWS Team celebrate after winning five (5) COYA awards at the COYA gala night at KICC, Nairobi. Human Capital Committee is responsible for considering the Service’s annual budget and capital expenditure. (c) Business and Strategy Committee Minister. Through the Director, the Board directs the (a) The Audit Committee The Business and Strategy Committee is operations of the Service to achieve the aims set This Committee is responsible for assisting the responsible for the review of proposals for the out in the KWS Strategic Plan 2008 - 2012. Board in its oversight responsibilities relating to establishment of new businesses by the Service. This plan is linked to the priorities enshrined in the integrity of the Service’s financial statements, Vision 2030 and provides a strategic framework for financial reporting process, and systems of (d) Conservation Committee the performance of the Service’s functions. internal accounting and financial controls. The The Conservation Committee is responsible committee also oversees the performance of for the main function of the Service, which The State Corporations Act permits the Board to the Service’s Internal Audit Department and its is the formulation of policies regarding the establish committees consisting of members of the legal and regulatory compliance. conservation, management and utilisation of all Board to deal with such matters as the Board may types of fauna and flora. The committee also specify. In furtherance to this provision, the Board (b) The Finance and Human Capital oversees the conduct of research activities in the has established the following committees, which Committee Under the Wildlife Act, the Board field of wildlife conservation and management, Bush Duikers in Lake Nakuru National Park. meet at least once every quarter: is charged with the establishment of the terms and reviews the process