A family in Kibaoni, Mpeketoni, Lamu County, is mourning the death of a 32-year-old man, David Gichea, who was killed by an elephant in the Marafa area. The incident occurred after he had reportedly left earlier in the evening, at around 7 p.m., when the elephant attacked him, causing fatal injuries. The circumstances surrounding the attack have left the family grieving and appealing for assistance from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
Speaking about the incident, the deceased’s brother, Paul Gichea, said David was attacked by the elephant and sustained serious injuries to his head and ribs. He added that the attack also affected his liver, and that his brother died at the scene. Paul said the injuries were severe and proved fatal, leaving the family mourning the sudden loss of their loved one.
The family, which comes from Kibaoni in Mpeketoni, is now calling on the Kenya Wildlife Service to intervene and ensure it receives compensation following David’s death. The relatives say they want the relevant wildlife authority to address the loss of their family member, who was killed in the elephant attack in Marafa. Their appeal is directed to KWS, the agency responsible for wildlife management, as they seek compensation for the death.
The incident has renewed the family’s concern over the impact of encounters between people and elephants in the area. The relatives are asking KWS to recognise the loss they have suffered and provide the compensation they are seeking. They maintain that David’s death has left the family in mourning and are urging the wildlife agency to respond to their appeal.
The family continues to grieve the 32-year-old, while seeking assistance from KWS over the fatal elephant attack. Paul Gichea’s account confirms the injuries David sustained and that he died at the scene. The family’s request for compensation remains its key appeal following the incident in Lamu.
