Dossier
Kimana area
Coverage of Kimana area in the Nexus archive.
- Farmers in Kenya dispute that cyanide poisoning could have killed 15 elephants
Farmers in the Kimana area of Kenya dispute claims that 15 elephants died due to cyanide poisoning. The farmers stated that the toxin is not present in the pesticides they use.
- Farmers in Kenya dispute that cyanide poisoning could have killed 15 elephants
Fifteen elephants died in Amboseli National Park after consuming tomatoes and watermelons, leading to suspicions of cyanide poisoning. Farmers dispute claims that chemical contamination from their crops killed the wildlife. The incident intensifies concerns over human-wildlife conflict due to expanding agricultural activities near Amboseli.