Kenya - Apply for Authority to Operate Wildlife Utilization Enterprise

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for wildlife utilization enterprise in Kenya, the applicant has to contact the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) offices to make the application.
2. Here the applicant will be given an Application form KWS/WU/OG/AF/01 to fill and submit. The form can also be downloaded from the KWS website through the following link
3. Fill the application form and indicate the in application form which type of wildlife utilization the applicant wants to engage in. Tick one of the following:
   • Captive Breeding (Animals) for commercial exports
   • Captive keeping (Animals) for ecotourism and education
   • Ranching/rearing (Animals) for exports
   • Artificial propagation/Cultivation (Plants) for export
   • Harvesting from the Wild for export
   • Wildlife Sanctuary for ecotourism and education++
4. After filling the application form, attach the required documents. A list of the required documents can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
5. Proceed to make the required application fee payment. Details of the application fees can be found in the “Fees” section of this page.
6. Submit the filled in application form, payment receipt and required documents to the submitted to the Director KWS through the respective Area Warden(s).
7. The Area Warden shall review the application and make recommendations based on the stipulated standards and guidelines. The Area Warden shall then forward the application to the KWS Licensing Officer for consideration.
8. The KWS Licensing Officer shall further review the application and if the application meets all the requirements the licensing officer will approve and issue the license.
9. Upon approval of the application, the Area Warden will ensure the enforcement & compliance of rules and regulations.
10. The application takes a 21 days to be completed.

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Required Documents

• Duly filled application form
• Identification documents
• Curriculum vitae
• Filled in application form
• List of specimen intending to utilize
• Business registration permit
• Land title deed / tenure certificate
• Sketch of infrastructure of wildlife utilization enterprise
• Business plan of the enterprise with projected costs and revenue

Office Locations & Contacts

Kenya Wildlife Service - Head Office,
P.O. Box 40241 - 00100
Nairobi Kenya
Tel: +254 (20) 2379407, +254 (20) 2379408, +254 (20) 2379409
Toll free: 0800597000
Telkom Wireless: +254 (20) 2379407-15
Mobile Numbers: +254 (0) 726 610508/9, +254 (0) 726 610533
Customer Service: [email protected]
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: contact link

Eligibility

• Individuals or organizations wishing to operate a wildlife utilization enterprise in Kenya.

Fees

• License fee Ksh. 2,000.00 per CITES species.
• License fee Ksh. 1,000.00 per non-CITES species.

Validity

• The permit license is valid for one year.

Documents to Use

• Application for Authority to Operate Wildlife Utilization Enterprise KWS/WU/OG/AF/01

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time is 21 days.

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Instructions

• Individuals or organizations wishing to operate a wildlife utilization enterprise will be required to make an application to the Director, KWS using official forms.
• Applications will take 21 working days to process.

Required Information

• Details of Applicant (Name of Applicant /Designation/Name of Business/Nationality)
• Relevant qualifications (Training, Academic and Professional)
• Experience (Field collection/capture, Handling, Harvesting, Research, Husbandry)
• List the species the applicant have dealt with
• TYPE OF WILDLIFE UTILIZATION .
  • Captive Breeding (Animals) for commercial exports
  • Captive keeping (Animals) for ecotourism and education
  • Ranching/rearing (Animals) for exports
  • Artificial propagation/Cultivation (Plants) for export
  • Harvesting from the Wild for export
  • Wildlife Sanctuary for ecotourism and education
• SPECIES APPLIED FOR (List using Common and Scientific names giving Information on quantities of initial stocks required)
  • Species Common name
  • Species Scientific name
  • Quantities (Males / Females)
• Expected Source of initial stock
  • Species Name
  • Source
  • Justification
• MANAGEMENT PLAN
  • BUSINESS NAME
  • Land Details /Ownership (Provide information on who owns the land on which the operation is to stand and the type and length of land tenure).
  • Size of the land (Minimum area depends on scale of operation)
  • Location of the land
  • Climate (The altitude, rainfall, temperatures and soils of the land)
  • Topography (main land features and the general terrain)
  • Land-use (a brief outline on current socio-economic activities on the land and its environs) Land sketch plan for the proposed operation and immediate surrounding
  • Sketch plan on a separate sheet of paper outlining the principle physical features and infrastructure of the land e.g. boundaries, roads, fences)
• FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE (ANIMALS)
  • (Provide a descriptive sketch plan on a separate sheet of paper outlining the following structures)
  • Enclosures/cages design (to include sizes, Lighting/sources of light and voltage, Watering etc.
  • Number and distribution of enclosures/cages
  • Shelter area for species
  • Security and safety arrangements
  • Care and Handling (Animals) (Provide details on how the following aspects will be managed)
  • Feeding regime (Types of food and source, frequency and time of feeding, water supply)
• Animal Displays (describe standards to be employed when displaying animals under the operation)
• WILDLIFE BUSINESS PLAN (Provide the following information on: proposed project budget, Source of capital, projected 5-year revenue, Economic rate of return (ERR), projected plough back capital to the operation etc.)
• PROJECT COSTS

Need for the Document

• This license allows holder to operative a wildlife utilization enterprise in Kenya.
• It’s illegal to capture/ breed wildlife for either for ornamental , commercial, ecotourism and education purpose without a license issued by the KWS.

Information which might help

Types of Wildlife Utilization operations

• Wildlife Farming (breeding (captive and rearing and ranching of animal species) and artificial propagation of wild plants for commercial exports.
• Captive keeping of certain animal species for display as an ecotourism enterprise
• Harvesting of wild specimens of fauna and flora for commercial purposes.
• Management of wildlife in sanctuaries for ecotourism, recreation and education as means of commercial enterprising.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• CITES info
• Licensing
• wildlife Conservation and Management Act

Others

• Community wildlife utilization programme was initiated in 1990 and is guided by Wildlife Conservation and Management Act and Other relevant national legislations. Program guides on alternative investment opportunities in wildlife Products-Cushions effects of Hunting Ban & revocation of dealership in wildlife products.
• KWS develops and reviews guidelines for sustainable wildlife management.