Buffalo attacks and kills man in Naivasha
A 73-year-old man was found dead after he had been attacked by a buffalo in Naivasha, Nakuru County.
The body of John Kiiru Gichemi was found lying in a pool of blood on the roadside in the Morendat area long after his death.
The animal escaped soon after the Tuesday incident.
The body was moved to the mortuary pending other procedures. This is the latest such incident of human-wildlife conflict in the area and other places near national parks.
Police and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) personnel visited the scene and helped with its processing.
Police advised the family to file a compensation claim. This is the latest such incident to happen in increasing cases of human-wildlife conflict. There are efforts to address the issue.
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.