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January 2, 2026
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Man who killed python after dog attack in Ugunja to receive gov't compensation

Man who killed python after dog attack in Ugunja to receive gov't compensation

The incident, which drew national attention after being aired by Citizen TV, prompted a visit by a team from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) led by Grace Kariuki, Senior Warden for Kisumu and Siaya C.....

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Charles Osore, a 52-year-old man from Ugunja Sub-county, will receive compensation from the government after killing a python that attacked and killed his dog. The incident, which gained national attention, prompted a visit from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), initiating the compensation process and promising community awareness sessions on wildlife encounters.

  • The incident occurred at Luoka village Madungu sub-location in Ugunja Sub-county.
  • The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), led by Senior Warden for Kisumu and Siaya Counties Grace Kariuki, visited Osore's home.
  • Osore took both the python and dog carcasses to the local police station to protest rising human-wildlife conflict.

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