A 96-year-old man was trampled to death by an elephant in an incident in Sereolipi, Samburu County.
The body of Berebere Lekana was found on a footpath on May 3, 2026 long after he had been killed by an elephant.
The area is near a local national park where elephants stray to homes for food.
This is the latest case of human-wildlife conflict amid efforts to address the menace near major national parks and reserves.
The deceased was walking to his home from a local shopping centre when he was attacked, police and Kenya Wildlife Service officials said.
The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and other procedures.
The family of the deceased was asked to file a claim for compensation.
This is part of efforts to address conflicts near the parks.
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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