Looters who entered Milimani Estate, a luxury neighborhood in Kakamega town, during recent demolitions were astounded to discover a massive snake and tortoises in one of the magnificent homes.
The affluent neighborhood is home to a golf club and is close to the President’s State Lodge. It is home to the wealthiest residents of Kakamega.
Looters, most likely motivated by superstitions, were astounded to discover two tortoises and a python in what is thought to be the residence of a business magnate.
The government had planned to demolish the businessman’s magnificent property to make space for more affordable homes.
The snake, together with the two tortoises, were eventually escorted to safety by the businessman’s agents as members of the public who had witnessed the incident.
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) personnel came on the scene moments later.
Exotic pets have grown in popularity as individuals seek out unusual and unusual companions. Reptiles like tortoises and snakes may appeal to people seeking an alternative to standard farmed animals. Social media sites have also provided a venue for consumers to post enthralling photographs and videos of their reptile friends, which has added to the intrigue and driven the trend.
Elsewhere
A Ugandan man who claimed to be able to cure epilepsy has been charged with scamming a Kenyan businessman of Sh1.3 million at the Milimani Law Court.
Kenneth Nkolwa has been accused with lying about his ability to heal and cure the businessman’s epileptic nephew using “magic tricks.”
Nkolwa appeared in front of Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina and denied deceiving the complainant.
Nkolwa is accused of defrauding a businessman out of Sh1.3 million on several times between May 29 and July 28, 2023, at Stima Plaza in Nairobi’s Ngara neighborhood, with others not named in court.
“As a witchdoctor, you induced Mr O to pay Sh1.3 million by falsely claiming that you were a witchdoctor.”