Detectives are investigating the murder of a 70-year-old man at his place of work in Mulutu, Kitui County.
The decomposed body of Luka Ilupe was found on a path at the compound where he worked. Police said the body had a rope tied around the neck and visible wounds on the neck suspected to be stabs.
The motive of the murder was not known. The police said the man worked for an academician who is out of the country and that the body was moved to the mortuary pending other procedures.
Meanwhile, an elephant attacked and killed a man in Maili 46, Magadi, Kajiado County.
The deceased was identified as Semito Kinyanjui, 25 and was attacked while taking care of his goats in a field on Sunday April 19.
The body was found on the ground and later moved to the mortuary as officials from Kenya Wildlife Service visited the scene.
This is the latest such case of human-wildlife conflict that has left dozens of people dead.
Such attacks have been on the rise in the area amid a campaign to address them.
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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