He noted that the number of active rangers has declined significantly due to natural attrition and retirement among other causes.
Muya says that the government has however made commitment during this financial year to support the recruitment and deployment of at least 1,000 new rangers, in phases, to boost KWS capacity to execute their mandate effectively.
Despite all these efforts being channelled towards the fight against poaching, the menace has steadily continued but Muya has assured that the situation will be under control.