The capture comes after multiple attempts by KWS to trap the wild animal, which had been preying on cattle, goats, and sheep in the area.
Since July, KWS has been setting traps in Lichota following residents’ complaints about the presence of wild animals and the threat posed by the hyena invasion.
Stephen Kaunda, a local resident, revealed that the hyena’s presence had caused them sleepless nights, forcing them to stay awake to protect their livestock.
Residents commended KWS’s efforts, particularly as schools reopened for the third term.
“Our young students attend school early in the morning, and a roaming hyena could have posed a serious danger,” said Kaunda.
In response to the issue, Migori County has allocated funds and set plans in motion to fence off the Lichota forest.
This initiative aims to prevent wild animals, such as hyenas, from encroaching into residential areas.
