Blocked wildlife corridors force KWS to relocate elephants from Solio to Tsavo

 

(Posted 20th February 2026)

 

Courtesy of  African Elephant News

Emily Kitonga, The Star (Kenya), February 18, 2026
The Kenya Wildlife Service has begun relocating bull elephants from Solio Ranch Conservancy to Tsavo West National Park to protect rhino habitats and reduce rising human–wildlife conflict. The translocation is being carried out by KWS veterinary and capture teams in partnership with conservation organisations. It focuses on adult male elephants that had settled at Solio for extended periods. Solio Ranch Conservancy is a key stronghold for black rhinos, also hosting a large population of white rhinos.
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