The Environment and Land Court has halted the Narok County government from approving new hot air balloon licenses in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, citing violations of the reserve's management plan and constitutional standards.

• The court quashed an approval granted on August 13, 2025, for a new hot air balloon business.
• Current balloon operators filed the case, arguing the Narok County government disregarded the reserve's Management Plan 2023-2032.
• The court found the county government failed to demonstrate lawful exercise of powers and did not provide evidence of public participation for existing stakeholders.