Red Alert! KWS issues warning to members of the public after two lionesses are spotted roaming outside Nairobi National Park - “A void the area, keep children indoors”

Wednesday, January 07, 2026 - The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a public advisory after two lionesses were sighted outside Nairobi National Park, raising safety concerns among nearby communities.

In a notice released on Wednesday, January 7^th, the agency confirmed the animals were seen at Sholinke Trading Area, approximately 8.3 kilometers from the park boundary.

“Two lionesses from Nairobi National Park have been sighted in the Sholinke Trading Area… KWS teams are actively managing the situation,” the statement read.

According to KWS, rangers are already on the ground while veterinary experts are en route to safely capture and relocate the lionesses.

“KWS rangers are on site and veterinary teams are en route to safely dart, capture, and relocate the lionesses.”

“The operation is ongoing, with public safety as the top priority,” the agency added.

Residents have been urged to remain calm, avoid the area, keep children indoors, and report any sightings through official channels.

“Members of the public are urged to remain calm, avoid the area, keep children indoors, and report any sightings via Toll Free 0800 597 000 or WhatsApp 0726 610 509,” KWS advised.

The advisory comes just days after KWS announced that Charles Osore, a resident of Luoka village in Ugunja, will receive Government compensation after killing a python that attacked and killed his dog.

The incident drew national attention, prompting a visit by a KWS delegation led by Senior Warden Grace Kariuki.

Kariuki commended Osore for cooperating with wildlife authorities despite his loss and assured residents that the Government will take responsibility for such incidents.

The Kenyan DAILY POST