This archive report was first published on 16 July 2020.
KWS Contraceptives Controversy: Lionesses at Lewa Conservancy ¶
On July 16, 2020, the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) made headlines after administering contraceptive implants in six lionesses at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.
The decision was met with widespread criticism from Kenyans, who argued that the wild animals were few in the country and that the move was an attempt to control the birth of lions.
According to KWS, the lions dominate the food chain in the parks, and the administration of contraceptives was a predation control measure aimed at reducing the predation of endangered species.
However, many Kenyans were perturbed by the decision, with some challenging KWS to find alternative options for balancing the food chain and allowing lions to give birth naturally and freely.
Some netizens also interpreted the move as an indication that lions were overpopulated in the country, contrary to what many think.
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: the administration of contraceptives to lionesses at Lewa Conservancy has sparked a heated discussion about the management of wildlife in Kenya.
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