The Kenya Wildlife Service has defended the use of lethal means to manage problem animals saying it is provided in law and is taken in the best interest of the public. KWS said it has put in place elaborate management approaches to prevent and mitigate human-wildlife conflict, as well as managing problem animals. However, in extreme cases, lethal control or what is referred to as “removal of problem animals” is applied. Lethal control of problem animals, though not a desirable option, is applied as a last resort where the life of staff of the Service or community member is under threat. KWS said the move is within the law as provided for in Section 77 (i) of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act.

Source: The Star July 31, 2020 19:52 UTC