#Maasai Mara

A constitutional petition has been filed against Ritz-Carlton, Sala’s Camp, and Elewana Sand River, alleging that these luxury establishments are encroaching on a protected migration corridor in the Maasai Mara. The petition claims this encroachment occurred under a presidential exemption, following a 26-day environmental study, and highlights issues with the county government's financial accountability. The situation raises concerns about repeated instances of similar actions in the area.

A coalition of regional and human rights organizations has filed a petition with the Environment and Land Court seeking to halt further development of accommodation facilities in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, claiming that luxury camps, including those by Ritz-Carlton, threaten the wildebeest migration corridor. The petition is backed by the East Africa Law Society, Natural Justice, JustAct, and the Africa Centre for Peace and Human Rights, and targets several entities including the Narok County Government and the National Environment Management Authority.