KWS issues alert warning following dry spell

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Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has warned that the ongoing dry spell being experienced in most parts of the country is displacing wildlife from their traditional habitats in search of pasture and water. This has increased conflict as the wildlife comes into contact with the public and human activities.

In a statement, KWS told the public that as the dry spell progresses, the risk of human wildlife conflict is expected to increase until the country receives the long rains.

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Areas that have experienced increased incidence of human wildlife conflict in recent weeks are in Narok, Taita Taveta, Laikipia, Kajiado, Meru, Mau, Marsabit, Lamu and the Mt Kenya region.

The wildlife agency provided telephone numbers on its website through which members of the public can contact its officials whenever incidents occur or when wildlife is sighted.

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Members of the public in areas that were not listed were advised to contact the nearest KWS office.

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