This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Kenya statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Kenyan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Kenyan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 15.7: Take urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and supply of illegal wildlife products |
| Indicator |
Indicator 15.7.1: Proportion of traded wildlife that was poached or illicitly trafficked |
| Metadata update |
May 2024 |
| Data reporter |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Senior Manager Food Monitoring, Nutrition and Environment Statistics |
| Contact organisation unit |
Food Monitoring, Nutrition and Environment Statistics Division |
| Contact person function |
Collect, compile, analyze and disseminate Environment and Natural Resources Statistics |
| Contact phone |
+254-202-911-000 |+254-202-911-001 |
| Contact mail |
P. O BOX 30266-0100 |
| Contact email |
dps@knbs.or.ke |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: The share of all trade in wildlife detected as being illegal Concepts: “All trade in wildlife” is the sum of the values of legal and illegal trade “Legal trade” is the sum of the value of all shipments made in compliance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), using valid CITES permits and certificates. “Illegal trade” is the sum of the value of all CITES/listed specimens seized. |
| Unit of measure |
Metric tonnes |
| Classifications |
Not Applicable |
| Data sources |
Kenya Wildlife Services |
| Data collection method |
Data is collected from administrative record from Kenya Wildlife Services |
| Data collection calendar |
Not specified |
| Data release calendar |
Not specified |
| Data providers |
Kenya Wildlife Services |
| Data compilers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Institutional mandate |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is mandated to collect, compile, analyze, publish and disseminate official statistics for public use |
| Rationale |
The data is collected to inform decision making and policy formulation such as Wildlife Conservation and Management Act (2013) that governs wildlife conservation and management in Kenya. This law is enforced primarily by the Kenya Wildlife Service with support from the police and other government agencies |
| Comment and limitations |
The data captures Stocks of intercepted wildlife products – Proxy of Elephants Ivory and Rhino horns only. Other products are not currently captured |
| Method of computation |
Compilation of data from administrative records |
| Quality management |
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO certified based on 9001:2015 Standard requirements. The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control, are carried out following the methodological framework and standards established by the KNBS, in compliance with the Internationally acceptable standards |
| Quality assurance |
The KNBS adheres to Kenya Statistical Quality Assurance Framework (KesQAF) that underlines principles to be assured in managing the statistical production processes and output. Data consistency and quality checks are conducted through Technical Working Groups (TWGs) before publication and dissemination. |
| Quality assessment |
The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control are subjected to a set criteria and standards to ensure conformity. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Data is available for 2009-2014, 2016 and 2017 at National level |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
Not applicable |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |