Bats on a tree at the home of Elijah Lugali Ayida at Lodenyo village in Vihiga County on October 15, 2023. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]The putrid smell permeates the home of 73-year-old Elijah Ayida in Lodenyo village, Vihiga County. I saw them leave while I was taking my morning constitutional around the parish,” Tsikalata recalled. The only irritating thing about the bats is their numerous droppings, noise and destruction of trees.”Father Tsikalata says noise and smoke disturb bats immensely. Father Anthony Tsikalata showing trees they pruned at St. Augustine Parish Eregi in Ikolomani on October 15, 2023, to keep away bats.

Source: Standard Digital October 16, 2023 11:00 UTC