Six elephants and three giraffes have been killed in the ongoing conflict between semi-nomadic pastoralists and ranch owners in Laikipia county. Mugie manager Josh Perrett yesterday told the Star on the phone the six were killed by herders as the scramble for both water and pasture intensified. “I personally saw the three giraffes that were killed.”This revelation comes two days after the Environment ministry expressed concern over the conflict. Wildlife Conservation director Stephen Manengene on Tuesday said no wildlife had been killed, but many had been displaced. About 10,000 herders with 135,000 head of cattle have invaded ranches in Laikipia North in the past four months.

Source: The Star February 10, 2017 23:26 UTC