Governor Lenku Concerned Over Elephant Trophy Hunting in Kenya-Tanzanian Border » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya March 30 – Governor Joseph Ole Lenku of Kajiado has voiced concern over recent reports of elephant trophy hunting on the Tanzanian side of Amboseli National Park.

Lenku’s statement revealed a troubling trend following the killing of three elephants in the past months due to ongoing trophy hunting within Tanzania, violating established conservation agreements within the East African Cooperation (EAC).

“In the past three months, three of these revered elephants have tragically fallen victims of trophy hunting within Tanzania, signaling a distressing breach of the established conservation agreement,” said Lenku in a statement.

He stressed the urgent need for heightened vigilance and decisive action to uphold conservation efforts in the region, given the breach of established agreements.

Lenku also expressed alarm over the issuance of additional hunting permits and urged Tanzanian counterparts to reconsider such actions due to their long-term implications.

The governor called for swift action from relevant institutions to halt the devastation of these iconic creatures. He reaffirmed dedication to transboundary conservation initiatives for the prosperity of current and future generations.

It’s noteworthy that Tanzania lifted a ban on hunting in 2018, which had been imposed in 2015 due to the abuse and misuse of hunting permits.

Amboseli National Park, spanning 392.06 km2 and located in Loitoktok District in Kajiado, spreads across the Kenya-Tanzania border.

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