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December 24, 2025
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KWS Kills Two Elephants After Series of Fatal Attacks

KWS Kills Two Elephants After Series of Fatal Attacks

Human-wildlife conflict remains a persistent challenge, compelling the government to spend billions compensating affected families...

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The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) has killed two elephants in Kajiado West following a series of fatal attacks on residents. These elephants were implicated in the deaths of at least five people within a week, including a 40-year-old near Ikiroti on December 23.

  • At least five residents were killed by elephants in Kajiado West recently, including an ECDE teacher and a 23-year-old man.
  • The KWS stated the affected areas are part of an established elephant corridor, increasing human-elephant interactions as animals move between Emara, Magadi, and Amboseli National Park.
  • The incidents in Kajiado contribute to a broader rise in fatal human-elephant conflicts across Kenya in 2025, with other reported deaths in regions like Isiolo, Kwale, and Kitui.

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