A two-year-old boy was killed after a rogue elephant invaded a manyatta in Bangale Sub-County, Tana River County, on Tuesday night.
Police said the elephant entered the homestead at about 11pm on September 29, destroying several makeshift structures before trampling on the child, who was asleep.
The boy succumbed to the injuries at the scene.
Police officers and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) personnel visited the area and confirmed the incident occurred about 2.5 kilometres outside Kora National Park.
Efforts were underway to trace and drive the elephant back into the park as authorities responded to the incident.
The scene was processed and the child’s body moved to Garissa Level IV Hospital mortuary for preservation pending an autopsy.
This is the latest case of human-wildlife conflict in the area. The family was advised to file a claim over the death.
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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