Wildlife poachers in Kenya 'to face death penalty'

'Life sentence or fines are insufficient deterrents'

Photo: Getty Images / Story by Jane Dalton - www.independent.co.uk

Wildlife poachers in Kenya will face the death penalty, the country’s tourism and wildlife minister has reportedly announced.

Najib Balala warned the tough new measure would be fast-tracked into law.

Existing deterrents against killing wild animals in the east African nation are insufficient, Mr Balala said, according to China’s Xinhua news agency.