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January 27, 2026
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Kisumu residents capture baboons, take them to KWS as invasion escalates

Kisumu residents capture baboons, take them to KWS as invasion escalates

The residents say they are counting heavy losses after the animals destroyed crops that were ready for harvest and have also started attacking people.However, KWS has w.....

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Residents of Akingli village in Kisumu are resorting to trapping and transporting baboons to the local Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) office due to escalating attacks on farms and people.

  • Residents are experiencing heavy losses from destroyed crops and physical attacks by the primates.
  • KWS has warned residents against handling wildlife directly, citing dangers and potential diseases, but will deploy officers to manage the conflict.
  • One resident, Nikanor Bodo, transported two baboons in a cage on his tricycle after a raid on his homestead, highlighting the severity of the issue.

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