The government has commenced the proposed compensation to about 200 people whose property was destroyed by wild animals in Kilimambogo area of Thika East.
Speaking to the public in Kilimambogo area on Monday, Ol Donyo Sabuk Park chief warden, Wasike Ndombi said he was aware that the affected people were never paid although they had filled the necessary forms and forwarded them to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
The warden called upon them to remain calm saying the process has commenced is some areas like Yatta.
Residents of the two areas live adjacent the Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park from where wild animals, especially hippos and monkeys move to nearby farms destroying crops and terrorising them.
Ndombi assured the residents that their concerns were being addressed and that an electric fence was now being put up with efforts from the local Constituency Development Fund to end the menace.
"I have followed up the matter with the KWS. Those who were genuinely affected will soon be compensated according to the law," he said.