Maasai Mara National Reserve Stories

MPs raise alarm over alienation of 47,000 acres in Maasai Mara conservancy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2025

The contested land lies in the wildebeest migration corridor, and its occupation by investors could undermine the ecological balance of one of the cou...

Court sets aside Sh611 million award to Equity Bank, citing bias
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 26, 2025

The dispute stemmed from a 2011 contract in which the county engaged Equity Bank to provide a smart card system for revenue collection at the Maasai M...

Tourism Regulatory Authority launches nationwide crackdown on unlicensed operators
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

The move comes amid growing concerns over rogue drivers, harassment of visitors, and vehicles operating without valid licences, which officials say po...

State tightens Maasai Mara rules after viral footage showed tourists blocking wildebeest migration
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

The directives follow a viral footage showing tourists blocking wildebeests during the ongoing Great Migration, sparking outrage.

Uproar as tourists block wildebeest crossings during Maasai Mara migration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators condemned the actions as 'unethical safari practices' that threaten the safety of both tourists and wildlif...

Maasai Mara enters World Book of Records for greatest wildlife migration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

The recognition celebrates the Maasai Mara’s vital role in hosting the most spectacular land-based animal migration on Earth, involving over 1.5 milli...

Kenya’s wildlife conservancies make old men rich, while making women and young people poorer
The Conversation  |  Jul 08, 2024

Kenya’s conservationists face a monumental task: how to conserve a public good on privately owned lands.

Narok County bans private vehicles for game drives in Maasai Mara
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2024

The county said the ban stems from growing concerns over misconduct and environmental degradation witnessed within the reserve.

Evacuations from hotels, camps likely if rivers overflow, says CS Mutua
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 01, 2024

Owners of hotels and camps along rivers have been asked to develop clear evacuation, transportation and hospitality protocols.

Kenya's visa-free promise hits a snag as tourists face reality at airport
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 03, 2024

Despite President Ruto's bold declaration of a visa-free Kenya by 2024, tourists arriving at Mombasa's Moi International Airport on Tuesday painted a...

Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala enjoys festive retreat at Maasai Mara
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 26, 2023

Highlighting the board's commitment to leveraging sports for tourism promotion, Chirchir emphasised that the gesture of a holiday for sports stars enh...

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