The Kenya Wildlife Services on Tuesday confirmed two people were attacked by a hyena in Rongai.

In a statement, KWS said among the two attacks, one was a Multi-Media University student.

The two were attacked and grievously injured by hyenas on Monday evening at approximately 8.00 pm, at the Ole Kasasi area in Rongai, Kajiado County.

"Upon receiving reports, KWS promptly deployed the Problem Animal Management Unit (PAMU), who rushed the men to Wema Hospital in Rongai. The injured were then referred to The Kenyatta National Hospital for specialised treatment after First Aid was administered," the statement read.

According to KWS, partial remains of a human being were also discovered at the scene.

The remains were retrieved by Kenya Police and have since been confirmed by the family members.

The Multi-Media University students on Tuesday morning held peaceful demonstrations outside the KWS Workshop Gate opposite the university.

The protests escalated while KWS senior officers held an emergency meeting with the university's Vice-Chancellor Professor and her team.

"KWS Senior Assistant Director for Southern Conservation Area Adan Kalla, MMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Maranga, and OCPD Rongai addressed the agitated students, and KWS outlined mitigation measures taken to contain the hyenas," the statement read.

According to KWS, the PAMU team managed to put down one hyena and launched an operation to identify surrounding hyena dens.

The veterinary team accompanying PAMU are investigating the hyena carcass, to ascertain whether they could be infected with rabies or other zoonotic diseases.

KWS called upon the area residents to be vigilant since the southern part of Nairobi National Park is not fenced and is a wildlife migratory corridor.

"The PAMU team will remain on standby until all hyenas in Ole Kasasi are driven back into the park to enhance the protection of members."

KWS urged all Kenyans to promptly report any wildlife emergency cases to the nearest KWS office or contact the Service's 24/7 hotline on 0800 597 000 for immediate intervention.