A hippopotamus attacked and killed a man in a village in Nkoilale, Narok County.
The body of Salash Oloishuro, 47, was found on the roadside in a pool of water on Sunday, January 4 morning. The animal was missing.
Police said the man was slashed to death and body dismembered by the hippo. The circumstances surrounding the tragedy were not revealed. Police and Kenya Wildlife Service personnel visited the scene and moved the body to the mortuary.
The family of the deceased was advised to seek compensation for the killing.
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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