- Meru’s Igembe residents took drastic action, slaughtering a stray elephant that killed a 90-year-old man, blaming the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) for ignoring repeated warnings
- The Friday tragedy comes on the heels of an earlier attack where two women were severely injured by an elephant in the same area
- Furious locals warned that unless KWS steps in, they will continue to handle the escalating wildlife threat themselves.
Anger boiled over in Igembe, Meru County, as residents slaughtered a stray elephant after it fatally attacked a 90-year-old man on Friday.
This incident has intensified frustration in the community, which has been grappling with an increasing number of elephant attacks.
Just days earlier, two women were left severely injured in a similar encounter, further fueling the fear and resentment that has now reached a tipping point.
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Residents accuse the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) of negligence, citing multiple reports of the wildlife menace that have gone unanswered.
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“How many lives have to be lost before they take action?” one resident lamented, voicing the community’s collective anger.
The elephant’s slaughter was a direct act of defiance, with locals warning that they will continue taking matters into their own hands if KWS fails to respond.
Their message to the authorities was clear: protect us, or we will protect ourselves.
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This unfolding drama has put KWS in the spotlight, with residents now demanding swift action to prevent further loss of life.
