Kenya: KWS Warns Against Bush Meat After Hyena Slaughter in Thika

Kenya: KWS Warns Against Bush Meat After Hyena Slaughter in Thika

Nairobi -- Residents of Thika have been urged to avoid consuming bush meat after a hyena was killed and slaughtered by members of the public in an incident that has raised serious public health concerns.

KWS cautions the public against eating bush meat

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a public health warning after residents in Kamenu Location, Thika West Sub-County, Kiambu County, killed and slaughtered a hyena on Saturday morning.

KWS issues public health warning after residents kill, butcher hyena in Thika

Several individuals reportedly fled the scene with parts of the carcass.

KWS Warns Public Against Consuming Hyena Meat Killed in Thika

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a public health and safety warning against the consumption of hyena meat after an incident in Thika West Sub-County, Kiambu County, where a hyena was killed and butchered by residents. In a statement on Saturday, April 11, 2026, KWS said the hyena was spotted at around 8:00 am feeding on dumped poultry remains in Kamenu Location, near Thika town. According to the agency, residents surrounded the animal…

KWS warns against bush meat after Hyena slaughter in Thika

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 12 — Residents of Thika have been urged to avoid consuming bush meat after a hyena was killed and slaughtered by members of the public in an incident that has raised serious public health concerns. In a statement, the Kenya Wildlife Service (Kenya Wildlife Service) confirmed that the animal was spotted early Saturday at around 8am in Kamenu Location, Thika West Sub-County, where it was reportedly feeding on dumped poultry rem…

KWS warns Thika residents against eating hyena meat after dramatic slaughter: "Surrender it"

Kenya Wildlife Service warned Thika residents against consuming hyena meat after a dramatic chase. The service detailed health risks posed by eating hyena meat.