Connie Maina Quotations

Already elephants are migrating out of the parks to the periphery near villages to hunt for water.

We're having discussions with them, We welcome an open dialogue with appropriate Kenyan authorities and look forward to a positive resolution.

The relocation is part of a rhino conservation strategy. We will ensure that we have balanced stocking of these animals in all major parks in the country.

We are trying to do ground and air patrol to ensure that the problem animals do not cause any havoc and to try to drive the elephants back to the park.

Whenever there is a drought, the first casualties are usually hippos who live in the water.

Our biggest concern is that there will be more human and wildlife conflict as more elephants go into these areas and come in contact with unsuspecting residents.

We have warned people not to go out at night. And when they have to, they should not go out alone.

If the rains expected in March do not come we could have a serious problem.

Eleven of those affected were declared unfit to continue with the course while six voluntarily gave up training, saying it was too strenuous.