×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Fear engulfs fishermen as Naivasha hippo attacks increase

A fisherman recuperates at Naivasha sub-county hospital after he was attacked by a hippo while fishing in Lake Naivasha. Doctors in the facility had to amputate both legs to save his life noting that they were damaged beyond repair. [File, Standard]

Fishermen in Lake Naivasha have renewed their calls to the Ministry of Wildlife of Tourism to either cull or relocate the rising numbers of hippos in the water body.

This is after a foot fisherman was attacked and killed by a hippo near Kihoto estate while on a fishing mission as his colleagues watched in horror.

Get Full Access for Ksh99/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in