A wild animal suspected to be a leopard invaded a homestead in Tharaka Nithi County and killed 12 goats.
The incident prompted a search by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers.
The incident occurred at Mwareni village in Ura Gate Division, Mukothima Sub-County, on Monday night.
Locals reported the incident after the carcasses of the mauled goats were discovered at the homestead of Japheth Muthini Kathenya on Tuesday morning.
KWS personnel were informed and began combing the area in an effort to locate the animal, which is suspected to have escaped from the nearby Meru National Park.
No human beings were injured or killed in the incident.
Residents have been advised to remain vigilant and maintain contact with police in case of further sightings or wildlife attacks.
The incident is part of growing trend of human-wildlife conflict. This affects those living near the parks.
Officials advised the herder to file 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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