Amid the growing number of cases of starving hyenas invading residential areas in some parts of Kenya, residents are trembling in fear, and a candidate in the presidential election to be held in August has made a unique pledge to “export hyena meat to China if elected.”
Local media The Standard Internet version reported on the 13th (local time) that residents are nervous as a group of hyenas roaming residential areas in search of food have recently been found in Machakos County, 64 km southeast of Kenya’s capital Nairobi.
According to reports, residents of Matungulu and Maboko have urged the local Wildlife Service (KWS) to intervene and capture the hyenas.
Meanwhile, Professor George Wajakoya, a candidate for the presidential election to be held in August, is arguing that he can earn foreign currency by exporting hyena meat.
Wajakoya recently announced her candidacy declaration, saying, “Hyenas do no good to us. If I win, I will kill all hyenas and sell them to Chinese people. The proceeds will help pay off debts to China.” “he said.
Reporter Lee Bo-bae, Hankyung.com newsinfo@hankyung.com
