Kenyans living near water bodies will henceforth be eligible for government compensation in case of physical attacks from certain aquatic animals.
This is after the National Assembly passed the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, which sought to include sharks, stone fish, whales, and sting rays among the wildlife species whose attacks leading to death and injuries could necessitate compensation.
The bill, sponsored by Lamu East MP Ruweida Obo, seeks to ensure that individuals living near water bodies are entitled to compensation in cases of death or injury caused by specific wildlife species.
Previously, the compensation list only covered crocodiles in cases of human injury or death, and hippos in cases of property damage.
