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Stray dogs kill man in Kiambu County

A man was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs while walking home in Gathunguti Village, Kabete, Kiambu County, sparking calls for urgent intervention by local authorities. The victim was reportedly attacked by the dogs before his cousin, who was nearby, found him being mauled and raised the alarm. Kimani’s cousin, while speaking […]

A man was killed by a pack of stray dogs in Gathunguti Village, Kabete, Kiambu County. The victim, Kimani, was attacked before his cousin raised the alarm. Neighbors rushed Kimani to the hospital, but he died on the way. The same pack of dogs has been terrorizing the village for some time, attacking livestock and posing a threat to residents, especially children.

Residents are demanding urgent action from local authorities to remove the dogs and address the risk of rabies. Kiambu County MCA Jane Thogori pledged to provide residents with rabies vaccination at local health facilities. She assured that dangerous dogs would be dealt with by public health authorities.

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