CS Miano applauds successful hippo translocation, reaffirms commitment to human-wildlife coexistence
The Mt Kenya Times 
Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano (L) is received by field officers during an official field tour evaluating ongoing regional initiatives.
By John Kariuki
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has announced the successful completion of a hippo translocation exercise from Mukindu Dam in Rurii Ward, Ol Kalou, describing it as a major milestone in protecting both local communities and Kenya’s wildlife heritage.
The operation, undertaken by the Kenya Wildlife Service, safely relocated the animals to a protected sanctuary following weeks of meticulous planning and execution. The hippos had increasingly posed a threat to nearby residents, destroying crops, restricting access to water sources and exposing families and farmers to frequent danger.
Miano said the successful relocation had restored peace of mind to the people of Rurii Ward, enabling farmers to return to their fields with confidence, families to access water safely and communities to resume their daily activities without fear.
She noted that the exercise reflects the government’s commitment to promoting sustainable human-wildlife coexistence, emphasising that effective conservation must go hand in hand with safeguarding the safety, dignity and livelihoods of Kenyan communities.
Miano commended the technical and conservation teams for their professionalism in executing the complex operation. She also expressed appreciation to local leaders and residents of Rurii Ward for their patience, cooperation and vigilance throughout the exercise.
She reaffirmed that the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, the State Department for Wildlife and the Kenya Wildlife Service would continue implementing practical conservation interventions that protect Kenya’s rich biodiversity while ensuring that communities living near wildlife enjoy safety, security and sustainable livelihoods.
Kenya’s handling of the Mukindu Dam case offers a working model of how conservation and community development can serve as complementary goals — reinforcing the country’s standing as a responsible steward of its natural heritage.
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