NAIROBI, Kenya -Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has shared the latest coordinates of two lionesses spotted outside Nairobi National Park, in the Sholinke Trading Area, approximately 8.3 kilometers from the park boundary.
The animals were recorded at 37 M 261961 UTM 9834651, according to KWS.
Rangers are on site, with veterinary teams en route to safely dart, capture, and relocate the lionesses back into the park.
The operation is ongoing, with authorities emphasizing that public safety is the top priority.
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐊𝐖𝐒 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚.Two lionesses from Nairobi National Park have been sighted in the Sholinke Trading Area, approximately 8.3 km
Residents in the area have been urged to remain calm, avoid the Sholinke Trading Area in Kajiado County, keep children indoors, and report any sightings immediately via the KWS Toll Free line 0800 597 000 or WhatsApp 0726 610 509.
Wildlife experts say incidents like this highlight the growing urban-wildlife interface challenges in Nairobi, as expansion and encroachment bring humans and predators closer together.
KWS continues to monitor the lionesses’ movements to ensure both the safety of the community and the animals.
The alert follows a series of similar wildlife incursions in areas bordering Nairobi National Park, reinforcing the need for vigilance and adherence to KWS advisories.
