The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced it will compensate a Siaya County man who killed a python that attacked his dog, a story that gained national attention after he cycled to a police station with the animal carcasses. The incident occurred on December 29, 2025, in Ugunja, Siaya County.

• KWS Senior Warden Grace Kariuki visited the man's home, praising his handling of the situation and for returning the python's carcass, which is considered state property.
• The man has been provided forms to facilitate the compensation process for the loss of his dog.
• The man emphasized the need for quicker response times from authorities to wildlife emergencies.