Government has launched the Thamani Asili Programme at Maktau in Tsavo West National Park to secure country’s natural heritage and empower local communities. Representing President William Ruto at the launch, Tourism CS Rebecca Miano stated that the initiative links conservation with community prosperity. Backed by a funding commitment of Sh20.76 billion over ten years, the project targets thirty-one counties, aiming to benefit 1.6 million people and create over twenty thousand jobs.