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Civil servant with state security behind rhino, elephant slaughter

An elephant slaughtered by poachers who savagely butchered it for its tusks. It is estimated that 384 elephants were killed this way last year. [PHOTO: FILE]

By DANN OKOTH and DENNIS ONSARIGO

NAIROBI, KENYA: A top official enjoying State security with all the trappings of power could be behind rampant poaching in the country, it has emerged.

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