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September 4, 2026
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KWS targets to move 50 ‘rogue’ crocodiles as Lake Baringo attacks mount

KWS targets to move 50 ‘rogue’ crocodiles as Lake Baringo attacks mount

KWS targeting up to 50 crocodiles blamed for repeated attacks on people and livestock...

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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is launching an operation to capture and relocate approximately 50 'rogue' crocodiles from Lake Baringo due to a surge in attacks on people and livestock.

  • Over the past decade, KWS has recorded more than seven deaths and 17 injuries linked to crocodile attacks in the area.
  • The operation is led by the KWS Veterinary and Capture Unit, targeting crocodiles in areas with reported attacks, such as Meisori and Kampi ya Samaki.
  • Rising water levels of Lake Baringo, which has expanded significantly, are forcing wildlife closer to human settlements, increasing dangerous encounters.

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