Crocodile attacks and kills man in Lake Victoria

A 25-year-old man was killed by a crocodile in Lake Victoria’s Kendu Bay.

Police said Ezekiel Ondieki had gone to fetch water and bathe at the shores of the lake at Achuodho beach when the crocodile attacked him.

The animal dragged his body into the water as other witnesses rushed to the scene to rescue him in vain.

Kenya Wildlife Service officials were informed and visited the scene joining the locals in efforts to retrieve the body in an operation that ran into the night on Thursday January 22.

The body was later retrieved and moved to the mortuary. Officials advised the family of the deceased to file for compensation.

The government introduced a compensation scheme to address the rising rate of human-wildlife conflict.

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.