Buffalo attacks and kills man in Isiolo
African buffalo attacked by crocodile in Kruger National park, South Africa ; Specie Syncerus caffer family of Bovidae
A buffalo attacked and killed a man in a village in Isiolo County.
This is the latest such incident of human-wildlife conflict in the country.
Dozens of people are killed annually in such incidents amid campaigns to address the same.
Kenya Wildlife Service officials based at Murera and Kurbesa said the victim was attacked and killed while herding livestock in a park.
The body of Osman Gorad, 23 was found on the ground in Basanadi National Reserve with a pierced stomach.
The scene was processed and body released to the family for burial after the April 27 incident.
The family was advised to file for compensation.
Such incidents have been common in the Coast and Isiolo. Officials said they are making efforts to address the menace.
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 communityâled 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.