"I am shocked by poachers now using cyanide to fill their pockets."

Nothing new, Kenyatta 's regime bought and used tons of Cyanide. A family friend worked for Occidental Chemical in the 1970's. They used it in water holes to kill vultures to keep them off carcasses while government biltong collectors where working. Found out it littered the bush with Elephant carcasses as well. Win-Win.

Poisoning is much quieter than gunfire.