This archive report was first published on 24 August 2019.
On Saturday, a dead elephant was found in Kieni, Nyeri County, prompting a scramble among residents for its meat.
Armed with knives and machetes, they proceeded to cut off the head and parts of the abdomen, with some taking pictures of the dead animal as they waited for their share of the meat.
The elephant was allegedly electrocuted to death after pushing against an electric fence at the home of Richard Ngari in Ragati, Gakawa ward, at around 2am on Saturday.
Ngari had erected the electric fence due to increased cases of human-wildlife conflict in the area.
However, moments later, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officials arrived at the scene and ordered the residents to stop cutting up the animal.
They burned the remains and warned residents against consuming game meat that is not fit for human consumption.
But irate residents told off the KWS officials, vowing to continue killing elephants, which they see as a menace.
Just last month, a 19-year-old boy was left fighting for his life in Baringo after being attacked by elephants at Timboroa village.
According to the victim's father, Simeon Chebiegon, his son was reportedly trampled on by the elephants and left unconscious.
