Angry villagers armed with machetes, spears, bows, and arrows from Nyacaba, Maraba, and Witeithie in Juja, Kiambu County, banded together on Sunday to confront the hyena menace plaguing their communities.
This came just a day after suspected hyenas tragically killed a nine-year-old boy.
Undeterred by heavy rains, the residents blamed the government for perceived inaction in repelling the animals and took matters into their own hands.
They targeted a vast undeveloped area believed to be the hyenas’ hideout to flush them out.
For over five hours, the villagers braved the elements, camping on the land in a bid to trap and eliminate the threat.
Despite their efforts, they only caught a fleeting glimpse of one hyena, which quickly disappeared into the bush.
Expressing their frustration to journalists after the unsuccessful pursuit, the villagers pledged to persist in their mission until the hyenas were either eliminated or driven back into the forest.
Francis Ngunjiri, leading the charge, criticized the government, saying, “The government has been sluggish in responding to our distress calls.
Children have been mauled, and our livestock attacked.”
The community remains resolute in its determination to address the ongoing danger posed by these wild animals.
Kiambu Villagers Launch Vigilante Hunt For Hyenas After Fatal Attack, Kiambu Villagers Launch Vigilante Hunt For Hyenas After Fatal Attack