Residents in Sigomere, Siaya County, got quite a surprise recently when a local man rode his bicycle to the police station with a large dead python tied to the carrier. He was upset. The snake had crushed and killed his dog earlier that day.
The incident happened on December 29, 2025. A video shared by Mutembei TV shows the man cycling fast toward Sigomere Police Station. He looked angry as he pedalled. People along the road noticed the big snake and asked if he planned to eat it. He said no. He was heading straight to report it.
At the station, the man explained what went down. He had left home to run some errands. When he came back, he found the python had attacked and killed his guard dog. The dog helped watch his home and property. On top of that, he said the snake had been eating his potatoes from the farm.
He told officers the python belongs to the government because it’s wildlife. Kenya Wildlife Service protects snakes like pythons. Killing one is against the law unless it’s in self-defence. So he brought the body as evidence. He also handed over the tool he used to kill it. That way, no one could accuse him of poaching.
The man demanded action. He wanted either the snake “arrested” or compensation for his dead dog. He asked for help from the government, saying, “Serikali isaidie.” His dog was valuable to him. It guarded the home. Now it’s gone.
Police at Sigomere took the report. They accepted the snake’s body. Wildlife officers might get involved later to confirm details. No charges have been mentioned against the man yet. Self-defence cases with dangerous animals sometimes get understanding.
Pythons are common in parts of Siaya near rivers and farms. They hunt small animals, chickens, goats, and even dogs sometimes. People fear them but know they are protected. Encounters like this happen now and then.
The video spread quickly on social media. Many found it funny at first. A man reporting a snake to police. But others saw his point. Losing a dog hurts, especially if it works for you. Farming is hard. Snakes add to the troubles.
Some comments online joked about the “case being tough”. Like the user note said, “Hii kesi ni ngumu.” Police deal with people and crimes, not animals usually. But the man insisted on official help.
He even mentioned wanting a lawyer. Felt the matter was serious enough for legal steps. Maybe to push for payment or clear his name on killing the python.
Siaya County sits in western Kenya, near Lake Victoria. Farming and fishing keep most people going. Dogs are common for security. Wildlife moves close to homes sometimes.
Stories like this show daily life challenges there. Snakes come out more in hot weather. Farmers lose crops or animals. Rules protect wildlife, but people need protection too.
No update yet on what police did next. The man left the station after filing the complaint. Residents talked about it for days.
These odd reports happen in rural areas. People turn to police for all sorts of issues. This one stood out because of the bicycle ride with the snake.
Kenyans online shared laughs and sympathy. Some said the government should compensate when protected animals cause damage. Others reminded everyone to call KWS rangers first for snake problems.
In the end, the man made his point clear. He wanted justice for his dog. Brought the “culprit” right to the door. Sigomere folks won’t forget that sight anytime soon.
Wildlife conflicts are real in Kenya. Programmes exist to help farmers. But not everyone knows how to access them. This case might remind authorities to spread more info.
For now, the python story keeps circulating. A mix of shock, anger, and humour. Just another day in Siaya County.
