The Current Situation of Damage Caused by Wild Animals in Kenya

The Republic of Kenya banned all hunting in 1977, which made ordinary farmers unable to kill wild animals even to protect their crops, livestock and properties. Instead, the Kenya government introduced a compensation system for damage. The author visited several Districts in Kenya to study the current situation of damage caused by wild animals in 1986 and 1988-89. Many wild animals caused damage in Narok and Machakos Districts. In Taita-Taveta, Kwale and Meru Districts much damage was caused by elephants. Farmers in Meru District claimed that elephants which have damaged their crops come from nearby National Parks and Reserves. The Kenya government, considering claims, has constructed electric fences partly around the Meru National Park. The invasion of elephants into farmlands, however, has still continued. Farmers have tried to chase elephants away by using torches and noise, but in vain. To protect wildlife, including elephants, we have to support farmers in their efforts to solve the conflict between them and wildlife

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