Challenges And Current Strategies In Biodiversity Conservation In Kenya: A Review
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Abstract: This academic review assesses the biodiversity conservation landscape in Kenya, exploring legal frameworks, institutional mechanisms, and persistent challenges. The study examines Kenya?s constitutional provisions, international commitments (CBD, Nagoya Protocol), and national legislation such as the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA), Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, and Forest Conservation and Management Act. It identifies major obstacles to biodiversity protection, including habitat loss, deforestation, climate change, weak environmental governance, invasive species, and lack of community integration in conservation. It further notes policy contradictions, inadequate resources, and the fragmentation of efforts across sectors. The author advocates for participatory, community-driven strategies to replace top-down technocentric approaches. The review underscores the need for integrated, inclusive, and enforceable biodiversity conservation policies.