EDITORIAL: Intensify war on poachers
Friday, June 19, 2020 0:01
By EDITORIAL
Kenya has witnessed a decline in the loss of wildlife to poachers.
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In recent years, Kenya has witnessed a decline in the loss of wildlife, especially elephants and rhinos, to poachers as a result of hawk-eyed efforts to protect the game.
The anti-poaching measures have ensured that the country retains its attractiveness as a tourist destination given that it is home to some of the rarest wildlife species.
While hunting for ivory and rhino horns is still the mainstay for poachers, they seem to have changed tack and are now eyeing bush meat for money and food as lockdown measures have hit hard people’s pockets.
The use of drone technologies to monitor wildlife and supporting communities in areas hit by the financial impact is paramount.
