×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Kajiado's takeover of Amboseli National Park setback to conservation, experts say

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Tourists up close with a pride of lions at the Amboseli National Park. [Jayne Rose Gacheri, Standard]

Conservationists have opposed a proposal to transfer the management of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County.

They claim the move would downgrade the park's legal status as a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Sports
How Kenya is now positioning itself as top sports destination
By Ochieng Oyugi 23 mins ago
Golf
Magical Kenya Open: Kruyswijk, Kibugu inspire local charges as battle intensifies
Golf
KGU names strong squad for 2026 Victoria Cup
Football
Former Harambee Stars defender Calabar returns to boyhood club in Nakuru as coach