Human-wildlife conflict impeding livestock rearing in Homa Bay

A sheep killed at Kasire village in Rachuonyo South Sub County. Human -wildlife conflict is becoming a serious challenge affecting livestock farming in Homa Bay County. [James Omoro, Standard]

Human-wildlife conflict is becoming a serious challenge affecting livestock farmers in Homa Bay County.

This follows increased cases of hyenas attacking and killing livestock in farmers’ homes. The hyenas invade the farmers in their homes at night and attack sheep and goats.