Communities living along the Kerio Valley are staring at a bleak after marauding elephants destroyed their crops. Kerio Valley, bordering Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot and Baringo counties, has been peaceful following concerted efforts by government officials and leaders in the fight against cattle rustling and banditry. Panic is now gripping several areas along Kerio Valley, especially in Elgeyo Marakwet. It is sad that residents of Kerio Valley, who had taken advantage of the prevailing peace to engage in serious farming, are now counting losses again. There is, however, need to develop long- term mitigation strategies such as erecting fences around game reserves.

Source: The Star August 24, 2020 01:01 UTC