The town of Oldonyiro in northern Kenya is experiencing significant growth, leading to increased competition for resources between the local human population and elephants. The semi-nomadic Samburu people, who traditionally rely on livestock, are finding their needs for water and food increasingly at odds with those of the elephants. As both groups seek acacia pods and other resources, conflicts have escalated, resulting in injuries and fatalities. Conservationists like Benjamin Loloju are working to maintain wildlife corridors to facilitate safe movement for both elephants and livestock. The situation is further complicated by climate change, which exacerbates drought conditions and resource scarcity. Local residents express fear for their safety, particularly for children traveling to school near elephant migration routes. Experts warn that human-elephant conflict is now a more pressing threat to elephant survival than poaching, underscoring the urgent need for effective coexistence strategies.