Amboseli National Park—home to Kenya’s iconic elephants—has officially been devolved to Kajiado County after decades of Maasai advocacy. Locals hope tourism revenues will finally support their communities, noting that gate receipts alone last year amounted to approximately KSh 1.4 billion (~US $11 million). While many celebrate this step toward redressing colonial-era inequities, some conservationists caution that Kajiado may lack the capacity to manage the park sustainably.
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51 days agoWho Should Benefit from Kenya’s Elephants?
Amboseli National Park—home to Kenya’s iconic elephants—has officially been devolved to Kajiado County after decades of Maasai advocacy. Locals hope tourism revenues will finally support their communities, noting that gate receipts alone last year amounted to approximately KSh 1.4 billion (~US $11 million). While many celebrate this step toward redressing colonial-era inequities, some conservationists caution that Kajiado may lack the capacity to manage the park sustainably.