The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued a public advisory following the sighting of two lionesses outside Nairobi National Park in the Sholinke Trading Area, about 8.3 kilometres from the park boundary.
In a statement released on Tuesday, KWS confirmed that the lionesses were sighted moving through the area, prompting an immediate response from wildlife authorities.
Rangers have since been deployed to the scene, with veterinary teams en route to safely dart, capture and relocate the animals back to the park.
“KWS teams are actively managing the situation,” the agency said, adding that the operation is ongoing and being handled with public safety as the top priority.
According to KWS, the latest known coordinates of the animals place them well beyond the park’s perimeter, raising concern among nearby residents and traders.
The service has urged members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with authorities as efforts to secure the area continue.
Residents have been advised to avoid the Sholinke Trading Area, keep children indoors and refrain from attempting to track or photograph the animals.
KWS also warned against any actions that could provoke the lionesses or interfere with the ongoing operation.
Members of the public who spot the animals or have relevant information have been urged to report immediately through KWS toll-free number 0800 597 000 or via WhatsApp on 0726 610 509.
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Nairobi National Park is known for its close proximity to residential and commercial areas, and occasional wildlife movements beyond its boundaries have been recorded, particularly during periods of increased human activity or environmental pressure.
KWS reiterated its commitment to ensuring both human safety and the protection of wildlife, calling on the public to follow official guidance until the situation is fully resolved.
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