A man was found dead after he had been attacked by an elephant in a village in Kasigau area, Taita Taveta County.
Police and Kenya Wildlife Service officials said the incident happened in Makwasinyi village and left one Simon Mnazi,30 dead.
He was missing for a day from February 8, 2026 when he was thought to have been attacked fatally before his body was found the following day in the area.
The body was moved to the mortuary as locals protested the growing incidents of attacks by wild animals in the area.
His family was advised to file for a compensation.
Such human-wildlife conflicts have been on the rise leaving dozens of people dead and others injured.
Most of the incidents happen near parks, officials said.
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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