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A touching story has emerged from Kursi Village in Garissa County, where a kind-hearted woman cared for an abandoned cheetah cub for nearly two years after finding it alone and helpless.
According to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the woman took in the cub out of compassion — feeding, bathing, and even leashing it like a pet cat.
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“For close to two years, she ensured the cub was well-fed and protected — a gesture that showed genuine kindness,” KWS said.
The story, shared by KWS’s Community and Wildlife Service Division, drew admiration for her empathy but also highlighted a common misunderstanding of wildlife laws.
KWS reminded the public that keeping wild animals, even with good intentions, is illegal under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, which mandates that wild animals remain in their natural habitats.
After learning about the case, KWS officers in Garissa rescued the cheetah and handed it over to veterinary experts for a full health check and parasite treatment. The young cheetah has since been relocated to the Nairobi Safari Walk, where it is thriving under professional care as part of a rehabilitation and education program.
KWS commended the woman’s compassion but urged Kenyans to report injured or stranded wild animals to authorities instead of domesticating them.
“We appreciate the Good Samaritan’s empathy and remind Kenyans that true coexistence means letting wildlife remain in the wild,” KWS said.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to conserving Kenya’s biodiversity through community engagement, scientific research, and responsible management practices, ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy the country’s rich natural heritage.
