KWS: Why vasectomy on Nairobi lion was best decision

The Kenya Wildlife Service says the lion was castrated to prevent inbreeding. [Courtesy of KWS]

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has defended itself against Kenyans' criticisms following its decision to conduct vasectomy on a 3-year-old lion in Nairobi despite a decline in population of the animals.

The lion, caged in an orphanage at the Nairobi National Park, was sterilised on Thursday, January 26 at the KWS veterinary services clinic.