Hyena./FILEThe Kenya Wildlife Service has assured residents of Syokimau and surrounding areas that response operations are ongoing following reports of a hyena sighting along Mwananchi Road off Eastport Drive.
In a statement, KWS said the incident was reported on Sunday, May 11, 2026, prompting immediate deployment of a Problem Animal Control (PAC) team to the area.
Although the animal was not directly sighted by the responding team, officers confirmed the presence of fresh footprints, indicating recent movement within the vicinity.
KWS noted that ground surveillance and monitoring operations have since been intensified, with preliminary assessments suggesting that the hyena may be moving through bushy and isolated terrain behind Jomo Kenyatta International Airport towards Katani.
The agency urged residents to remain calm, emphasising that there is no cause for panic as containment and tracking measures are ongoing.
Residents have, however, been advised to remain vigilant, avoid approaching or provoking the animal, keep children under close supervision, and promptly report any wildlife sightings to the nearest KWS station or local authorities.
“Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) wishes to assure residents of Syokimau and surrounding areas that response operations are ongoing following reports of a hyena sighting on Sunday, 10th May 2026, along Mwananchi Road off Eastport Drive,” KWS stated.
“KWS wishes to assure the public that all necessary precautionary measures are being undertaken and there is no cause for panic. Residents are, however, advised to remain vigilant, avoid approaching or provoking the animal, keep children under close supervision, and immediately report any wildlife sightings to the nearest KWS station or local authorities.”
KWS reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding both human life and wildlife as monitoring operations continue in the affected areas.
