Judy Wakhungu

“We’re still reeling from losing these five elephants; it’s the worst incident for a long time. It’s my job to stop this menace, and I want to be there to show the government is committed to this, to boost the morale of the rangers, to help however we can.”

“It was shocking, deeply shocking.”

“I do not advocate any one philosophy or another, I’m no threat to any side, so everyone trusts me, as I trust them.”

“We were very clear about our sincerity… we wanted very high penalties, we wanted a real disincentive for the poachers.”