The situation, they said, had worsened after a dry spell hit the region, prompting the reptiles to invade homes in search of water. Prisca Kosgei from Rokocho village narrated how her husband, Daniel Kosgei, was attacked while building a granary late last year. The black mamba is one of the world’s deadliest snakes and its fast-acting venom can kill in 20 minutes. In Busia, the relatives of people killed by snakes have appealed to KWS to speed up the compensation process. Brian Kisiangani, a KWS warden, said several claims had been received claims from relatives and victims of snake and crocodile attacks.

Source: Standard Digital January 31, 2019 21:04 UTC