A family in the Olderkesi area of Narok West Subcounty is facing significant losses after hyenas killed several sheep during the early hours of the morning. Joel Kuyo, speaking on behalf of the affected family, noted that this was not the first such incident at their homestead. Just two weeks ago, 12 sheep were killed by hyenas at the same location.
Kuyo expressed concern about the impact of these attacks, stating, “Our livestock is crucial for our survival. It provides the funds we use to buy food, pay school fees, and cover other expenses. The ongoing attacks could worsen the poverty situation in our area.”
Residents have urged the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to take action and drive away the increasingly numerous wild animals.
Edwin Silolo, a KWS official responsible for compensation in Narok West, confirmed that 16 sheep were killed on Wednesday night and that a similar incident occurred two weeks prior. He explained that KWS, under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, has a compensation program in place, with payments made within three months to those affected by human-wildlife conflicts.
Silolo urged the affected family and the community to remain patient while their claims are processed. “President William Ruto has introduced a program to ensure compensation for wildlife attack victims within three months. The farmer will be compensated soon,” Silolo assured.
He also advised residents to report any wildlife attacks using the free service code 20209# to ensure immediate response and verification of losses for compensation. “Failure to report incidents will result in no compensation,” he added.
