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You’ve no reason to fear strange bats, experts say

Bats at Uhuru Garden in Mombasa County on May 4, 2019. Bats have increased over the years in Mombasa. (Kelvin Karani, Standard)

Scientists and researchers from various state agencies have converged in Mombasa to study thousands of bats that have invaded the city’s Uhuru Gardens and established a huge colony.

The agencies involved in the study yesterday said Mombasa residents have nothing to worry about because bats have traditionally coexisted with humans without causing disease.

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