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May 12, 2026
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KWS Issues Warning After Hyena is Spotted in Syokimau

KWS Issues Warning After Hyena is Spotted in Syokimau

The advisory by KWS comes a day after videos circulated online showed what appeared to be a hyena roaming near residential areas in Syokimau, causing panic...

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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a public advisory to residents of Syokimau, Machakos County, following reports of a hyena sighting in the area on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

  • A search operation by KWS officers confirmed fresh footprints, indicating the hyena had recently passed through.
  • The KWS is intensifying surveillance and monitoring operations.
  • Residents are urged to remain vigilant, avoid approaching or provoking the animal, and keep children under close supervision.

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