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December 17, 2025
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Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Case: Environmentalist withdraws petition as developer seeks penalties

Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Case: Environmentalist withdraws petition as developer seeks penalties

Lazizi Mara Limited has, however, asked the court to punish the petitioner for vilifying and dragging the respondent’s name in the court of public opinion for six months since the petition was filed......

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In a surprising development, Joel Meitemei Ololdapash, a Masai environmentalist, has withdrawn his petition against the Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Safari Camp. The developer, Lazizi Mara Limited, is now seeking penalties against Ololdapash for damages incurred.

  • The petition, filed six months ago, alleged the camp's construction was illegal, undermined indigenous communities, and occurred on a critical wildlife migration corridor without proper public participation.
  • Lazizi Mara Limited claims significant negative publicity and demands a ruling of either guilt or innocence.
  • Justice Lucy Gicheru will deliver a ruling tomorrow, Thursday, 18th, at 2:30 pm.

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