KWS Warns Public After Thika Residents Slaughter Hyena

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a health alert after residents in Thika, Kiambu County, killed and slaughtered a hyena.

In a statement released on the night of Saturday, April 11, KWS said the animal was found feeding on dumped poultry remains in Kamenu Location.

According to the agency, angry residents confronted the hyena, chased it down and killed it before KWS response teams could arrive at the scene.

KWS further revealed that several individuals fled with parts of the carcass, including internal organs, raising serious public health concerns.

“This morning at around 0800hrs, a hyena was found feeding on dumped poultry remains in Kamenu Location, Thika West Sub-County, Kiambu County (near Thika). The animal was surrounded by residents, chased, killed, and slaughtered before response teams arrived. Several individuals fled with parts of the carcass, including internal organs,” the statement read.