The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has promised to compensate a Siaya County man who made headlines after killing a python that attacked and killed his beloved dog.
The man, captured national attention two days ago when he rode his bicycle to Sigomere Police Station carrying the carcasses of both the python and his dog.
The dramatic incident occurred in Ugunja, Siaya County, on December 29, 2025, prompting KWS officials to visit Osore's home to assess the situation.
Senior Warden Grace Kariuki of Siaya County visited the man's home, praising him for the way he managed the incident.
"We've come here with my team, because the man was attacked by a python, one of the wildlife species, and that is why we saw it better to come here to support him," Kariuki stated.
She particularly praised the Siaya man for returning the python's carcass to the government, noting that the skin is considered a trophy and belongs to the state.
"Because of that, we have come here to support you, and give you the compensation from the government," the warden assured him.
KWS stated that the man has been given forms to fill out to facilitate the compensation process.
Kariuki emphasized that KWS has skilled personnel for snake handling and that captured snakes can be taken to Ndere Island National Park.
However, the Siaya man expressed concerns about response times. He noted that while he has no issues with the government, they need to respond faster to such emergencies.
The python had attacked the man's dog, leading him to kill the constrictor in self-defense.
KWS continues to encourage residents to report such incidents promptly for professional intervention.
Grace Kariuki urged Siaya residents to use KWS hotlines when encountering wild animals rather than killing them.
