Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides
Kenyan wildlife authorities are investigating the mysterious deaths of 15 elephants near Amboseli National Park, with initial tests showing traces of cyanide. While officials suspect pesticide poisoning from nearby tomato farms, local farmers and conservationists remain skeptical of the cause.
Image source, Getty Images By Thomas Mukhwana Africa correspondent , Reporting from Amboseli Published 5 August 2026, 00:12 BST Updated 47 minutes ago News that the recent deaths of 15 elephants may have been caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops surrounding Amboseli National Park has raised concerns and questions in Kenya.
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