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Human-wildlife conflict is rearing its ugly head in parts of Machakos County after residents’ reports of an increase in hyenas roaming the area. The hyenas are reportedly leaving their caves for residential areas in search of food, especially now that many areas have been hit by drought due to failed rains. Residents in the affected areas mostly in parts of Matungulu and Mavoko constituencies are calling on the KWS to intervene and capture the hyenas.
Two weeks ago a young boy was reportedly attacked by a hyena in the morning and is recuperating at a city hospital where he was admitted with serious injuries. He was first admitted to the hospital’s ICU department, but according to one of the family members who is not authorised to speak on the matter, the boy has been moved to the general ward and responding well to medication. The incident occurred at the Ikawa village, Muthwani location, Mavoko sub-county when the primary school child was attacked as he went to shop to buy bread for the family breakfast.
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