40 elephants missing from Tsavo East National Park found

Michael Mutinda
By Michael Mutinda July 29, 2026 03:11 (EAT)
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40 elephants missing from Tsavo East National Park found

Elephants are seen at the Tsavo West national park in Kenya, February 4, 2014. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo

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Forty elephants that strayed from Tsavo East National Park into Kamboo and Kiboko areas of Makueni County have been found after raising fears of possible human-wildlife conflict.

Chyulu Senior Warden Peter Njoroge said the elephants, which were moving in two groups through University of Nairobi land, have been contained and taken to the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KARLO) land in Kibwezi.

Warden Njoroge assured residents of their safety, reaffirming the Kenya Wildlife Service's commitment to promoting peaceful coexistence between communities and wildlife.

Residents of Kiboko have been complaining of frequent elephant invasions, sending them to huge losses in farm produce damage.

Elsewhere, 15 elephants mysteriously died in neighbouring Amboseli National Park. 

KWS reported 15 elephant deaths between June 24 and July 24, 2026, in the Amboseli National Park, Kimana Sanctuary, and Kuku Ranch areas

Preliminary tests from the University of Nairobi point to a potential toxic substance.

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