A 38-year-old man who had been reported missing in Bamba, Kilifi County was found dead in a bush in what police believe was an elephant attack.
According to police, the body of Ibrahim Maalim Edin was discovered on Tuesday afternoon at Kathoroni village in Gede sub-location.
The deceased had reportedly gone missing on May 18 at around 6pm before two herders stumbled upon his body at about 3.30pm on May 20.
Police and Kenya Wildlife Service officials visited the scene and established that the man had likely been attacked by an elephant.
Police said the body had visible tusk piercing injuries on the chest, arms and thighs, while both legs appeared broken.
The body had already started decomposing and was emitting a foul smell by the time it was discovered.
Investigators recovered the deceased’s mobile phone, identification card, torn clothes and other personal belongings scattered within a radius of about 30 metres from the scene.
Bushes around the area also appeared disturbed, suggesting a violent struggle.
The scene was processed before the body was moved to the Kilifi County Referral Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem examination.
The Kenya Wildlife Service has launched further investigations into the incident.
This is the latest such incident in the area amid efforts to address them.
The family of the man was informed to report for compensation.
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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