Relief for Kilifi farmers as 14 rogue jumbos are driven back to park

 

(Posted 20th April 2026)

 

Courtesy of African Elephant News

 

Marion Kithi, The Standard (Kenya), April 18, 2026
A herd of 14 elephants that had sparked fear among residents of Kavunzoni in Mitangani Location, Ganze Constituency, has been driven back to Tsavo National Park. Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs said the operation was carried out by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) wardens following days of concern over the animals’ presence in the area. Jacobs, who is a resident of Mitangani, said farmers and residents have a sigh of relief after the rogue elephants were cleared from the settlements and farms.
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