Untouchable lords of poaching in Samburu

They are well known by the locals and operate big shops in town. They sponsor young men to kill elephants and rhinos but they are never arrested. They are well equipped and meticulous in their work. These are the dangerous lords of poaching in Samburu. Poaching of both rhinos and elephants has reached alarming levels in Kenya. The recent killing of a family of 12 elephants in Tsavo East National Park by a gang of poachers has raised the level of alarm both nationally and internationally. In Isiolo-Samburu region, a record 27 elephants were killed in one month which led to public outcry...