A 65-year-old woman died while another is fighting for her life after they were attacked by an elephant at Olposimoru in Narok West.
Subcounty police commander Kivinda Kilonzo said the two were returning from Olposimoru market and in Parmomplile they were attacked by an elephant that emerged from the bush.
Nayolang Nairoti died on the spot while her friend, Bikatu Shololo, was rushed to Lenana Medical Facility and later referred to Narok County Referral Hospital. She is recuperating.
The attack occurred at 7.30pm Monday, Kilonzo said.
He warned residents against walking along the road in the dark when elephants are known to be crossing.
Narok senior warden Richard Chepkony said about 2,500 elephants live in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. During dry seasons, they roam outside the park in search of grass and water.
The current drought has caused an increase in human-wildlife conflict.
He urged residents to be cautious while herding, collecting firewood or going to farm in bushy areas to avoid conflict with wild animals.
He said genuine victims of human-wildlife conflict have a right to seek compensation for loss of life, injury or damage to property.
(Edited by V. Graham)
