Trichinella infection is common in wild and farmed animals across Africa. Existing literature suggest human trichinellosis is uncommon in Africa, typically occurring in localized outbreaks (Devleesschauwer et al. 2015). Most reported cases in the region have occurred as a result of warthog and bushpig consumption, though almost all mammals are susceptible to infection (Mukaratirwa et al. 2013). Outbreaks have occurred in Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania and Ethiopia predominately in ethnic minorities and tourists (Gottstein et al. 2009). The infection is probably under-reported.