A man was killed by an elephant while grazing cattle in Badhan area of Tana River County.
The deceased, identified as Ibrahim Muhumed Ali, was reportedly attacked by the elephant on Thursday at about 1pm while tending to his cattle.
According to police, the incident was reported by Aden Ares Sugali, the headman of Moju Village, who was informed that a man had been found lying lifeless in the area.
Police said the deceased sustained physical injuries during the elephant attack and died at the scene.
Officers visited the scene together with personnel from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), who documented the incident.
The body was subsequently moved to Garissa Referral Hospital mortuary, where it was preserved pending autopsy.
KWS officers are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal human-wildlife encounter.
Officials advised the family to file a claim.
Authorities have been running campaigns to address the conflict and anger surrounding the same.
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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