Narok County bans use of private cars in Maasai Mara

Tourist tracks on Safari. PHOTO/@ACCUSmayor/X

Narok County Government has banned the use of private cars in the iconic Maasai Mara National Game Reserve. In a statement on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the Office of the Governor said only select vehicles will be allowed access to the game reserve. The county government stated that the prohibition has been necessitated by a […]

32-year-old man killed by stray elephant in Narok

A herd of jumbos in their natural habitat in Maasai Mara National Game Reserve. PHOTO/KNA

Confirming the incident, Trans Mara Sub-county Police Commander, Hamisi Ganzala, said the deceased, Alex Nyagiekaro Ontobo, was heading home at around 6:00 pm when he came face to face with the elephant that had strayed from the Maasai Mara Game Reserve and attacked him, killing him on the spot.