Residents of Thiririka village in Kinale Ward, Lari constituency have decried rising cases of their sheep and goats allegedly being killed by leopards roaming the area.
The residents complain that they are losing their animals to wild animals mostly leopards.
Speaking on Monday, the residents said that their efforts to have the matter addressed by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officials have been futile.
The residents claim that the Leopards strikes at night before killing their animals.
Kimani Kabathi, a resident alleges that the Leopard has killed five of his sheep in the last one month. He said that the Leopard has gained entry into his cattle yard several times and killed sheep.
Mr Kabathi together with other locals claim to have registered their matter to government officials but nothing seems to be done as the Leopard allegedly continue to cause havoc.
“We have reported the matter to KWS officials within Lari and we are still waiting for their action,” he said.
The residents who mainly depend on cattle farming for livestock say that their means of livelihood is under threat.
“Once the leopard finishes feasting on sheep and goats it will start pouncing on people,” said Njeri Gateria, a resident.
Gateria said that the presence of leopards roaming has caused fear among residents mostly children.
“We can no longer walk freely because of the fear of being attacked by leopards,” she said.
Lari Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Aron Koros while reacting to the claims said that his office has written to KWS to end the human-wildlife conflict.
He said that they are waiting for responses from the KWS on the matter.
The DCC has however urged residents to be vigilant to avoid cases of being attacked by the Leopards said to be roaming in the village.