Two killed in elephant attacks in Kilifi and Taita Taveta
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Two people were separately killed in elephant attacks in parts of Kilifi and Taita Taveta Counties.
Police and Kenya Wildlife Service officials said in the first incident a herder was killed in an elephant attack in Ganze Sub-County, Kilifi County, after he was reportedly attacked while grazing calves alone in Ranch Village, Mrima wa Ndege Location.
The deceased, identified as Abubakar Aden Dube Bute, was attacked on October 25, 2026, but his body was discovered the following morning after a search was launched.
The herder was reportedly looking after calves when he encountered a herd of elephants. He attempted to flee but was unsuccessful.