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KWS said farmers in the two areas had endured months of sleepless nights as elephants repeatedly strayed into their farms, destroying crops and putting their livelihoods at risk.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has launched a six-day operation to relocate five elephants from Mwea to a more suitable protected habitat in an effort to reduce human-wildlife conflict that has affected farming communities in Kamburu and Kivaa.
In a statement on Monday, KWS said farmers in the two areas had endured months of sleepless nights as elephants repeatedly strayed into their farms, destroying crops and putting their livelihoods at risk.
The agency added that every incursion also increased the risk of dangerous encounters between people and elephants.
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KWS said the translocation exercise is intended to ease the conflict by moving the elephants to a habitat that is better suited to their needs while improving the safety of surrounding communities.
“On the first day, two elephants were successfully moved, with the remaining translocations continuing over the coming days,” KWS said.
The agency emphasised that the exercise will benefit both people and wildlife, noting that communities can look forward to protecting their harvests with greater peace of mind while the elephants will have the opportunity to thrive in a habitat with enough food, water and space.
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“Elephant translocations are complex conservation operations, requiring careful planning, scientific expertise, and dedicated field teams. Every successful move is another step toward safer communities, thriving wildlife, and lasting coexistence,” KWS said.
KWS added that the elephants will continue to be closely monitored to ensure they settle well into their new environment.
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