Adverse effects of drought caused by the prevalent climate change crisis has impacted greatly and negatively on communities living near Kasigau Ranch in Taita Taveta County. Numerous cases of human-wildlife conflict had been reported in October and November where wildlife ventured into community areas in desperate search of food and water.

The ANAW-supported Kasigau Wildlife Guardians were notified of two (2) cases where eight (8) elephants destroyed a campsite near a borehole, destroyed two (2) water drums and food crops. A suspected poacher was arrested at Mghongonyi area with bush meat. Two (2) cases of human-wildlife conflict were reported in November where a man collided with an elephant at Mto Mwatate and his motorbike was completely damaged. A herd of elephant was cited to have destroyed 60 iron sheets, water tanks and food at Dapata mining area.

The guardians covered 25 patrol areas in November. The number of animals spotted is low due to the ongoing drought experienced leaving all the dams and water pans dry with no water for the animals to drink. From the patrols, the team was also able to determine some of the areas that need frequent patrols after observing a lot of human movements and motorbike trucks in and out of the ranch.