KWS Raises Alarm After Residents Kill Hyena in Thika

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) issued a public health warning after residents in Thika killed and slaughtered a hyena, fleeing with its meat. The incident occurred in Kamenu, where the hyena was found feeding on poultry remains. KWS warned that consuming hyena meat is dangerous due to the zoonotic diseases it may carry and urged the public not to handle or consume the meat.