Chaos broke out at Multimedia University of Kenya Rongai campus after a troop of aggressive baboons invaded the girls’ hostels, sending students into panic.
Students Flee as Baboons Storm Hostels
Videos circulating online show terrified students rushing out of their rooms and running to safety as the baboons pursued them through the hostel corridors.
Some of the animals were seen climbing onto balconies, further intensifying the fear among residents.
Screams and Confusion
From inside the rooms, faint screams could be heard as students tried to escape the unexpected invasion.
Outside, the baboons moved freely around the hostels, seemingly unbothered by the commotion they had caused.
Growing Human-Wildlife Conflict
The incident highlights ongoing concerns over human-wildlife conflict in areas surrounding Rongai, where institutions and residential estates border natural habitats.
Safety Concerns Raised
Students have since raised concerns about their safety, calling on university management and relevant authorities to take immediate action to prevent similar incidents.
Calls for Intervention
Wildlife officials are expected to step in to address the situation, with measures likely to focus on safely driving the animals away and preventing future incursions into student residences.
The incident has sparked widespread attention online, with many calling for improved safety measures in campuses located near wildlife zones.
