Kindiki orders swift crackdown after deadly hyena attacks in Nakuru

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to launch an immediate crackdown on rogue hyenas terrorising residents in Njoro, Nakuru County.

This comes after a series of deadly attacks that left one person dead and over 15 livestock mauled by the wild animals.

Speaking during a community empowerment event in Nakuru on Saturday, August 2, 2025, Kindiki acknowledged the residents’ fears and pledged swift government action to restore safety.

“I want to sincerely apologise to those affected,” he said. “As a government, we will do everything possible to stop further deaths from wild animal attacks.”

KWS ordered to act

Kindiki’s directive tasks the Kenya Wildlife Service with deploying officers to the affected areas, particularly Naishi, where residents have reported frequent hyena invasions. The DP emphasised the need to protect not only Njoro residents but all Kenyans facing wildlife threats.

He also assured residents that the government is working on a compensation plan for families that lost their loved ones and livestock in the recent attacks. “We will ensure justice and relief for all affected families,” he said.

Bigger government pledges

In addition to addressing the hyena menace, Kindiki outlined other government development commitments for Nakuru County. He announced plans to reduce the cost of fertiliser to make food production more affordable, shifting focus from subsidising consumption to empowering producers.

The Deputy President also gave updates on key infrastructure projects, including the Ksh250 billion Nairobi-Nakuru highway and Ksh2.2 billion worth of electricity connectivity projects aimed at reaching 22,000 new households. In Molo Constituency alone, Ksh257 million has been allocated for household electrification.

Residents demand action

Residents living near Lake Nakuru National Park have been sounding the alarm over increased hyena activity, calling for urgent intervention. Many believe the animals are venturing farther into human settlements in search of food, sparking fears of more deadly encounters.

As security teams prepare to move in, locals hope that Kindiki’s orders will finally bring relief from the persistent threat, and that long-term wildlife management strategies will be put in place.

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