The three Governors powering the MAA Festival
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 - The spirit of Maasai unity, heritage and pride came alive this week as the three governors of the Maa-speaking counties, Joseph Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival, now in its third edition, is being powered by the governors of Kajiado, Narok, and Samburu counties. The week-long event, running from November 4 to 9 at Amboseli National Park, celebrates Maasai heritage, unity, and culture while boosting tourism.
- The festival marks the return of Amboseli National Park to the Kajiado County Government, with President William Ruto scheduled to officially hand over the park.
- Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu highlighted that the transfer means Kajiado County will now receive approximately Ksh 1.5 billion annually from park revenues.
- Samburu Governor Jonathan Lati Lelelit advocated for a Maasai Cultural Fund to ensure the long-term preservation of Maasai traditions and recognize their significant contribution to Kenya's tourism industry.
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Petition to Alter Forests, Maa Festival, and BMW Recall Impact Kenya - November 2025
A petition has been tabled in Kenya's Parliament to degazette sections of Mt Elgon, Kakamega, and Nandi forests, with the goal of regularizing existing human settlements and enabling affordable housing projects. Separately, the governors of Kajiado, Narok, and Samburu counties are powering the third edition of the Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival. This week-long event at Amboseli National Park, running from November 4 to 9, celebrates Maasai heritage and is intended to boost tourism. In another development affecting the country, Kenya is one of nine COMESA member states impacted by a vehicle safety recall from BMW Group South Africa due to faulty starter motors and Takata airbags.
