The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), in line with its statutory mandate under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, has formally testified and certified that the Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara is not situated on any wildlife migratory corridor. This confirmation is supported by comprehensive ecological assessments, GPS-referenced field studies, and scientifically verifiable data.
These findings are fully consistent with NEMA’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) licence and subsequent environmental audit, undertaken pursuant to Articles 42, 69 and 70 of the Constitution of Kenya, the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA, Cap. 387), and the Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003.
In accordance with these constitutional and statutory requirements, NEMA affirms that the project neither obstructs nor interferes with any established migratory pathways within the Masai Mara ecosystem. This conclusion is grounded on factual evidence, rigorous environmental due diligence, and adherence to all legal and regulatory frameworks governing conservation, land use, and sustainable development in Kenya.
NEMA remains committed to its statutory mandate, which includes periodic environmental monitoring and audits as envisaged under EMCA so as to ensure that all approved projects adhere to the licensing conditions which are outlined in EIA licenses.
