An elderly man has been killed by a stray elephant in Laikipia North district.

Laikipia OCS James Kithuka said Pipitano Ole Rosoyo, 70 was crossing the Mpala ranch when he was attacked by the rogue elephant on Sunday.

Kithuka said the elderly man was trampled on before being thrown into a dam.

It is suspected the elderly man chanced upon the elephant as it was drinking water from the dam.

The body was taken to Nanyuki hospital district mortuary.

Kithuka appealed to Wananchi in the three districts of Laikipia North, East and West to keep off wildlife areas to avoid human-wildlife conflict.

He further urged them to avoid trespassing on private ranches noting that it was against the law.