Wildlife threatened as Mara River loses water

Women fetch water at Mara River which is almost drying up following prolonged drought. [Robert Kiplagat, Standard]

The world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve may soon lose its lustre as drought threatens the wildlife that attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Destructive human activity in the Mau Forest has exacerbated the effects of drought, as rivers keep drying up and animal population diminishes.