A 70-year-old man was killed after being attacked by an elephant in Sokomoko, Lunga Lunga Sub-County, Kwale County.
The incident occurred at about 4:49am on Monday, September 28, 2026, about 200 meters from the victim’s homestead.
Police identified the deceased as Kitsao Karisa.
According to the police, Karisa sustained fatal injuries during the attack and died at the scene.
Lunga Lunga police officers together with personnel from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Lunga Lunga Outpost, visited the scene and processed and photographed the body.
The body was later transported to Msambweni Referral Sub-County Hospital Mortuary, where it was preserved pending a post-mortem examination.
The circumstances surrounding the elephant attack are under investigation.
This is the latest such incident of human-wildlife conflict in areas near the parks.
Officials advised the family to file a claim.
Authorities have been running campaigns to address the conflict and anger surrounding the same.
In May 2025, Kenya introduced the third phase of its Human–Wildlife Conflict Compensation Programme, an initiative aimed at addressing these incidents and supporting affected families.
During its launch at Meru National Park, President William Ruto unveiled the innovative Wildlife Conservation Card, a new tool designed to help fund conservation efforts.
“Compensation is justice, but prevention is progress,” Ruto said, emphasizing the need for long-term solutions that benefit both people and wildlife.
“Through the Conservation Card, fencing, and community‑led tourism, we are turning conflict into opportunity,” he added.
Developed in partnership with KCB Bank, the Wildlife Conservation Card is available in three tiers—Platinum (Elephant), Gold (Lion), and Silver (Cheetah).
A portion of every transaction made with the card (Sh10, Sh5, and Sh3, respectively) goes directly to the Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund.
The initiative aims to enable Kenyans and international supporters to contribute to wildlife conservation while fostering economic benefits for local communities.
With this new approach, Kenya hopes to build a future where humans and wildlife can coexist more safely and sustainably.
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