Grade 7 boy killed by lion in Kilifi

KWS is silent on the matter even as schools are forced to release pupils early to avoid attacks by animals...

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A 14-year-old Grade 7 boy was tragically killed by a suspected stray lion in Kilifi County, disrupting learning and causing fear among residents.

The victim, Simion Nzaro Chai, was attacked on his seven-kilometre commute home from Watala Comprehensive School.
A multi-agency team including the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is actively searching for the lion.
The incident has led to adjusted school schedules, with pupils being released earlier to avoid wildlife encounters.

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