KWS Relocates ‘Troublesome’ Elephant From Meru To Tsavo East To Curb Human-Wildlife Conflict


The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has effectively moved a bull elephant from Kithoka Village, located near Imenti Forest in Meru County, to Tsavo East National Park, as part of a strategic initiative to reduce human-wildlife conflict in the area.

  According to KWS, the relocation was executed by its veterinary and capture unit after the elephant was recognized as a habitual crop raider and a continual threat to local farms and residents.  

 The elephant had reportedly become skilled at overcoming electric fences and raiding crops, resulting in considerable losses for local farmers. The operation involved the safe capture and translocation of the elephant over a distance of 400 kilometers to the expansive 13,700-square-kilometer Tsavo East National Park, which provides a more appropriate habitat with ample space and natural resources for the bull’s welfare. KWS indicated that this move was not only intended to safeguard local livelihoods but also to prevent the elephant from transmitting its fence-breaking behavior to other members of its herd — a behavior pattern frequently observed in elephants due to their high intelligence and strong memory. “Addressing human-wildlife conflict remains a key priority for KWS, especially as expanding agricultural activities increasingly encroach on traditional wildlife habitats,” the agency stated in a release. “Relocation, along with strategic fencing and community awareness initiatives, remains a vital component of our conservation strategy.” The Service highlighted that the relocation demonstrates its “deep understanding of elephant behavior, ecology, and social dynamics,” and reflects its ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable coexistence between humans and wildlife.

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