Trans Mara South Sub County, where a 34-year-old man was trampled to death by a herd of elephants while on his way home. His remains were discovered early in the morning by schoolchildren, who immediately alerted residents before the police were called to the scene.
Confirming the incident, Narok County Police Commander Riko Ngare stated that Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers established that the man had been attacked by elephants from Nyakweri Forest. The severity of the attack left body parts scattered at the site, which were later collected and taken to Trans Mara West Sub County Hospital morgue for preservation and postmortem examination.
In response to the tragedy, KWS officers and conservancy employees from the Mara Triangle have been deployed to track and contain the herd of twelve elephants responsible for the attack. Authorities are working to prevent further human-wildlife conflicts in the region.
This incident follows another tragic elephant attack just days earlier, where an 11-year-old girl was killed while on her way to school in Aitong, Narok West Sub County. These back-to-back fatalities have heightened concerns over the increasing frequency of human-wildlife conflicts in Narok County, particularly in areas adjacent to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, addressed the issue over the weekend, reassuring residents that the government remains committed to ensuring timely compensation for victims of human-wildlife conflicts. She emphasized that both national and county governments are working on long-term solutions, including the development of additional water sources near the Maasai Mara to prevent wildlife from straying into human settlements.
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is home to approximately 2,500 elephants, and during the dry season, these animals often wander into villages in search of food and water. Residents have been urged to exercise extreme caution when moving through bushy areas, herding livestock, or collecting firewood to minimize the risk of encountering wild animals.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and implement measures aimed at protecting both human lives and wildlife, as coexistence remains a pressing challenge in the region.
