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KWS Probes 15 Elephant Deaths, County Threatens Ruto

7/29/2026

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KWS Probes Elephants

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) opened an urgent probe after 15 elephants died near Amboseli National Park from 24 June to 24 July 2026.
The carcasses were found 15–30 km outside the park and included animals of varied ages and sexes.
KWS sent tissue samples for lab analysis and said no evidence yet points to a single cause.
The Amboseli Trust for Elephants noted the ecosystem held over 2,000 elephants in 2025.

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Narok County Withdraws

Narok County says it will withdraw support for President William Ruto for the 2027 election unless Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) explains elephant deaths.
The handover of Amboseli National Park’s management to Narok County was delayed, intensifying the dispute with KWS.
In 2026 a suspected poisoning in Amboseli killed six lions and dozens of vultures, indicating wider wildlife threats.
Craig, a super tusker that died in January, will be taxidermied for education.

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KWS Probes Elephants

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) opened an urgent probe after 15 elephants died near Amboseli National Park from 24 June to 24 July 2026.
The carcasses were found 15–30 km outside the park and included animals of varied ages and sexes.
KWS sent tissue samples for lab analysis and said no evidence yet points to a single cause.
The Amboseli Trust for Elephants noted the ecosystem held over 2,000 elephants in 2025.

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