Conservationists have raised the alarm over the electrocution of giraffes and raptors at the Soysambu Conservancy in Nakuru County. - @NationAfrica
In two years, at least 11 giraffes and dozens of birds of prey have been electrocuted at the conservancy by sagging @KenyaPower cables.
Ms Kerry Outram, conservationist within the conservancy, on Sunday said giraffes and birds have been dying from electrocution since 2019 when the power lines were installed.
This is why we have been pushing for wildlife corridors. It is very important for areas to be set aside and recognised as wildlife corridors. Reactionary responses after wild animals die are always too late and don't stop these mistakes. - Ms. Outram
The latest incident happened on Sunday afternoon, when three giraffes were electrocuted at the conservancy, with rangers blaming “low lying electricity lines and the unprofessionally installed electricity distribution systems hanging from nearby poles”.
Environmentalist James Wakibia wants Tourism Cabinet Secretary @tunajibu to intervene and have the power lines relocated.
At least six of the giraffes that have died from electrocution are the endangered Rothschild's species.
More info on the Rothschild Giraffe from @tusk_org: bit.ly/3bwlhMq
More info on the Rothschild Giraffe from @tusk_org: bit.ly/3bwlhMq
Soysambu Conservancy currently hosts approximately 124 giraffes, among them about 50 male, 41 female and 33 young ones.
Recently, some of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes were relocated from Ruko conservancy in Baringo to Soysambu. The main types of giraffes at the Soysambu Conservancy are Nubian and the endangered Rothschild's giraffes.
11 giraffes among them 6 endangered Rothschild giraffes have been electrocuted at the Soysambu Ranch by low hanging @KenyaPower cables and nothing has been done so far bit.ly/3s9ulxw cc @kwskenya
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