Why a farmer wants a giant python that has lived on the farm for 25 years moved

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Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers storm a farm at Kapseret area on Monday after local villagers spotted a python snake, it's weight ranges about 70 kilos in Uasin Gishu County.June 30, 2026. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

When Jacob Chelemek acquired land in Randich village in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, 25 years ago, his desire was to settle down in a quiet environment during his retirement.

But his closest neighbour turned out to be a snake that had grown into a giant reptile living in a rocky, bushy section of the 25-acre property.

The python has, however, terrified the village of Randich, especially his host, in recent weeks.