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KWS investigates 16 elephant deaths in Amboseli-Kimana ecosystem

Tony Khisa1 month ago04 mins

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has launched investigations into the deaths of 16 elephants reported across the wider Amboseli-Kimana-Kitenden ecosystem between June 24 and July 31, 2026. According to a statement issued by KWS on Friday, August 7, 2026, the affected elephants were mainly adult females and calves. Some of the animals reportedly displayed weakness…

KWS confirms cyanide poisoning killed 15 elephants

Ronny Reagan1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

15 elephants that died within the Amboseli National Park ecosystem over the past month succumbed to cyanide poisoning after ingesting pesticides sprayed on nearby tomato farms, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has said. KWS Director General Erastus Kanga said preliminary laboratory analysis of samples collected from the carcasses detected traces of cyanide, pointing to agricultural…