According to the Governor, the Maasai Mara game reserve is the backbone of the economy of Mario as a county hence they have to put measures on how to reopen the game reserve but on strict measures to avert the possibility of COVID-19 spread in the game reserve. He further said that all visitors and employees will be subjected to mandatory testing before gaining park access. He pointed out that he had already spoken to the Kenya Medical Research Institution (KEMRI) for them to be given priority to enable a speedy reopening.
So far seven camps had reopened after a negative test from all 316 employees working in the camps. Fumigation of the camps also took place. He mentioned some including Naboisho, Mara Serena and Mara Simba lodge which have conformed to the regulations laid down by the department of Health.
