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… KWS also sought to reassure the tourism sector and members of the public that investigations so far have found no evidence of an infectious or transmissible disease, adding that Amboseli National Park remains open and continues to operate normally despite the ongoing investigatio …
KWS launches multi-agency probe into elephant deaths in Amboseli-Kimana landscapeCitizen Digital
… e August 07, 2026 09:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A screen grab from a video showing the baby elephants and their mother. | FILE Audio By Vocalize The elephant death toll at the Amboseli National Park …
Amboseli elephant death toll at 16 as KWS rules out infectious disease, awaits final test resultsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 — Conservation organisations have called for an independent investigation into the deaths of fifteen elephants in Amboseli National Park, saying preliminary findings linking the animals to cyanide poisoning expose dangerous gaps in Kenya’s pesticide regulati …
Conservation groups demand independent probe into deaths of 15 Amboseli elephantsCapital News
… KWS, in an update on July 22, said fifteen elephants died between June 24 and July 24 across Amboseli National Park, Kimana Sanctuary and Kuku Ranch. …
UGM demands independent probe into ‘cyanide poisoning’ after Amboseli elephant deathsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAt least 14 elephants have died over the last two weeks under mysterious circumstances near the Amboseli National Park. …
KWS probes mysterious death of 14 elephants near Amboseli National ParkThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeElephants in Samburu National Reserve. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Fifteen elephants reported dead in the past month within Amboseli National Park succumbed to cyanide poisoning sprayed on nearby tomato farms, the samples collected by the Kenya Wildlife Service (K …
Cyanide poisoning kills 15 elephants in Amboseli National ParkThe Standard
… The deaths occurred in Amboseli National Park near the Tanzanian border, home to some of Africa's most famous elephant herds. …
Cyanide poisoning likely killed 15 elephants in Kenya: investigatorsCitizen Digital
… Photo:Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Fifteen 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. …
Cyanide poisoning killed 15 elephants in Amboseli, KWS confirmsCitizen Digital
… Elsewhere, 15 elephants mysteriously died in neighbouring Amboseli National Park. …
40 elephants missing from Tsavo East National Park foundCapital News
An urgent investigation has been launched into the mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in southern Kenya near the Amboseli National Park. …
Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiryKenya Wildlife Service has launched a multi-agency investigation into 16 elephant deaths recorded between June 24 and July 31 across the Amboseli-Kimana-Kitenden ecosystem, with preliminary laboratory findings pointing to cyanide poisoning as the probable cause.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Wildlife Service has launched a multi-agency investigation into 16 elephant deaths recorded between June 24 and July 31 across the Amboseli-Kimana-Kitenden ecosystem, with preliminary laboratory findings pointing to cyanide poisoning as the probable cause.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Wildlife Service reported 16 elephant deaths at Amboseli National Park as of early August, with preliminary analysis pointing to cyanide poisoning as the probable cause, though the agency awaits final laboratory test results before conclusively determining the cause of each death.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Conservation organisations have called for an independent investigation into the deaths of fifteen elephants in Amboseli National Park, with preliminary findings linking the animals to cyanide poisoning and exposing gaps in Kenya's pesticide regulation and wildlife protection.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
The United Green Movement has called for an independent investigation into the alleged poisoning of fifteen elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, saying preliminary laboratory findings detected a potential toxic substance in samples from affected elephants. UGM cited gaps in Kenya's regulation of hazardous chemicals and urged authorities to prevent similar wildlife deaths.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
At least 14 elephants of different ages and sexes have died over three weeks near Amboseli National Park in locations 15 to 30 kilometers from its boundaries. Kenya Wildlife Service has launched investigations and sent samples from the carcasses to the Government Chemist for analysis.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Laboratory analysis by Kenya Wildlife Service confirmed that cyanide sprayed on nearby tomato farms caused the deaths of fifteen elephants in Amboseli National Park over the past month. KWS officials warn that livestock grazing in contaminated fields also risk poisoning from the highly toxic chemical.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Fifteen elephants found dead over the past month in Amboseli National Park near the Tanzanian border were likely poisoned by cyanide, possibly from pesticides on nearby farms. Kenya Wildlife Service investigators suspect the elephants ate tomatoes contaminated with strong pesticides, though the investigation was still under way and it remains unclear whether the poisoning was accidental or deliberate.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Fifteen elephants in the Amboseli National Park ecosystem died from cyanide poisoning after ingesting pesticides sprayed on nearby tomato farms, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service. The deaths have raised concerns among conservationists, local leaders, and wildlife authorities about the impact of farming activities on wildlife in the region.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Forty elephants that strayed from Tsavo East National Park into Makueni County have been found and contained on KARLO land in Kibwezi. The Kenya Wildlife Service assured residents of safety and reaffirmed commitment to peaceful coexistence between communities and wildlife.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Wildlife Service has begun an investigation into the mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in southern Kenya near Amboseli National Park, with tissue samples sent to laboratories to determine whether disease, poisoning, or another factor was responsible. Officials say this is the first time in decades that elephant mortalities on this scale have been recorded in the region.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Maa Council of Elders, drawn from 10 counties, has threatened to withdraw support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid over delays in transferring Amboseli National Park's management to Kajiado County Government, despite Ruto's public announcement of the handover during last year's Maa Cultural Festival.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Maa Council of Elders has threatened to withdraw support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid over delays in transferring Amboseli National Park's management to Kajiado County Government. Elders from 10 counties convened in Kajiado to criticize the stalled handover, which Ruto had publicly announced during last year's Maa Cultural Festival.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Empowerment Party leader Stephen Mwakesi has called for legislation guaranteeing counties and communities hosting national parks a defined share of revenue generated from them, arguing Kenya needs a comprehensive legal framework specifying the proportion of park revenue to be shared, payment timelines and accountability mechanisms.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stephen Mwakesi, a Taita Taveta gubernatorial aspirant, has called for legislation guaranteeing counties and communities hosting national parks a defined share of revenue generated from them. While the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act provides that neighbouring communities should receive at least five per cent of benefits, Mwakesi argues Kenya needs a more comprehensive legal framework specifying revenue proportions, payment timelines, and accountability mechanisms.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has been summoned to appear before the High Court on July 24, 2026, to answer contempt proceedings over the alleged disobedience of court orders suspending the transfer of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County Government. If found guilty, he faces a possible six-month jail term.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has been summoned to appear in the High Court on July 24 to answer contempt proceedings over allegations that he defied conservatory orders suspending the transfer of Amboseli National Park to the county government; he faces a possible six-month jail term. The court barred the county government and governor from entering, taking over, or implementing the Deed of Transfer dated 14th October 2025, pending the hearing.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has for the second time barred Kajiado County Governor Joseph Ole Lenku and county officials from taking over, managing or interfering with Amboseli National Park pending a contempt hearing scheduled for July 24.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenyan Government has paid out KSh 49.8 million in compensation to 187 victims of human-wildlife conflict in Kajiado County, as part of efforts to protect livelihoods in communities living alongside wildlife and promote coexistence between people and animals.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →
Orange Democratic Movement Party leader Oburu Oginga has defended the government's 2026 budget deficit financing strategy, arguing that borrowing to bridge revenue gaps is common worldwide and that Kenya is right to prioritize domestic over external borrowing. Oburu, speaking at a church fundraiser in Kajiado County, dismissed criticism over the country's borrowing levels, saying the focus should be on how the deficit is financed rather than the existence of the deficit itself.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tour operators have called on national and county governments to urgently improve infrastructure in key tourism destinations, citing poor roads, inadequate park facilities, and weak air connectivity as threats to Kenya's tourism competitiveness and visitor experience.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
Peaceful fuel-price demonstrations in Kitengela turned chaotic as goons looted businesses, destroyed property worth millions of shillings, and barricaded the Nairobi-Namanga highway, disrupting transport and forcing tourists to cancel visits to Amboseli National Park.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Wildlife Service has stepped up surveillance operations following reports of a hyena sighting along Mwananchi Road in Syokimau, Machakos County, with footprints confirming the animal recently moved through bushy land behind JKIA towards Katani. Residents have been advised to remain alert, avoid approaching the animal, and supervise children closely as response teams are deployed to safeguard human life and wildlife.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya recorded 2.5 million tourist arrivals last year, representing 6.2 per cent growth, according to the Economic Survey 2026. The majority of international visitors came from Germany, Italy, UK, and France, while Kenyan residents remained the major visitors to tourist destinations.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →