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The Kenyan Government has commissioned a hi-tech wildlife forensic laboratory as part of a long-term strategy to combat the poaching of iconic mammals. A wildlife.official said on May 8 that Kenya is the second country in Africa after South Africa to launch such a lab that will enhance investigation and prosecution of wildlife crimes. The government and donors gave S1 million for the lab that can do DNA analyses on wildlife products like trophies, meat and hides. Kenya says it is focusing on a holistic approach to fight wildlife crimes.
The Kenyan Government has commissioned a hi-tech wildlife forensic laboratory as part of a long-term strategy to combat the poaching of iconic mammals. A wildlife.official said on May 8 that Kenya is the second country in Africa after South Africa to launch such a lab that will enhance investigation and prosecution of wildlife crimes. The government and donors gave S1 million for the lab that can do DNA analyses on wildlife products like trophies, meat and hides. Kenya says it is focusing on a holistic approach to fight wildlife crimes.
