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Fear and panic as thousands of bats invade Ludenyo village

Residents of Ludenyo village in Vihiga County now walk while looking down to avoid bat droppings falling into their eyes and making them blind. Colonies of bats have invaded the area.

A spot check by the Nairobian established that the roofs of most houses are filled with bat faeces. Paul Ayida, 73, whose home has been invaded by thousands of bats said bat faeces are acidic.

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