A growing concern in the Kenyan Coast due to climate change has led to an influx of Indian house crows, causing havoc on the native species. These birds, arriving via ships from distant locations, have disrupted ecosystems by raiding nests and feeding on young, prompting authorities to take action by hiring a company to poison them.
The crows, thriving on garbage and stealing food from hotels, are carriers of avian diseases and have multiplied to almost two million along the coast. With efforts to control their population underway, stakeholders face challenges such as high costs and concerns over the poison’s impact on the environment.
Formerly banned in Kenya, the poison Starlicide will be used for eradication, aiming to prevent the spread of diseases and restore balance to the ecosystem. The initiative has received support from government officials and conservation organizations, emphasizing the importance of protecting local wildlife and habitats.