Residents of Kitui South living along the border with the Tsavo East National Park have threatened to kill elephants that stray into their farms, destroying crops. About 40 jumbos strayed into Kanziku and Simisi villages last week and destroyed crops in farms. “Some of us are reformed hunters who used to kill elephants for their tusks. Residents say they have had enough of the invasions and have threatened to kill any jumbos that stray. He said the only way KWS could thaw its relationship with residents was to immediately drive the elephants back to the park.

Source: The Star December 13, 2020 18:56 UTC