An elephant killed a woman in the latest incident of human-wildlife conflict in Oldonyiro, Isiolo County.
The woman identified as Limitian Lesingiran, 67 was trampled by an elephant as she took care of her goats in the area on September 26, 2025.
Her bloody body was found buried in a ditch long after the animal had escaped the scene.
The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy.
Kenya Wildlife Service officials were informed of the incident and visited the scene.
The family of the woman was advised to seek compensation.
This is the latest such incident to happen to people living near the national parks. There is a rise in incidents of conflict between humans and the wildlife at large.
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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