• Commenting on the same, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu highlighted the occasion as the inaugural graduation ceremony of the 2023/24 cohort, held at Endoinyo Rinka in Mara Ward, Narok West.

Rebecca Miano, the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Tourism and Wildlife, has emphasized the Ministry's commitment to fostering close collaboration with county governments regarding tourism and conservation efforts.

Her remarks follow the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Narok County government and the Wildlife Research and Training Institute, aimed at collecting vital wildlife conservation data.

CS Rebecca Miano commissioning the Wildlife Research and Training Institute on February 28, 2025. (Photo/Courtesy: X)

The MoU's overarching goal is to establish a research hub in the Mara region that will serve as a central coordination point for critical wildlife and conservation data. “The establishment and operationalization of this hub is a significant step that will undoubtedly enhance the integrity of the management of the Mara ecosystem,” Miano stated.

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She added, “This collaboration will help us move closer to realizing the BETA plan, empowering communities and enhancing our overall economic prospects as a nation.”

Commenting on the same, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu highlighted the occasion as the inaugural graduation ceremony of the 2023/24 cohort, held at Endoinyo Rinka in Mara Ward, Narok West.

Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu. (Photo/Courtesy; X)

“Today marks a significant milestone with the commissioning of the newly refurbished Maasai Mara Research Centre, which is poised to become a premier hub for wildlife research and training,” he remarked.

The Wildlife Research and Training Institute underscored this achievement as a testament to its dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and training in Kenya.

“The Maasai Mara Research Centre exemplifies the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife's unwavering commitment to preserving our unique wildlife heritage for future generations,” the Institute stated.

The Maasai Mara Research Centre has long been a leader in wildlife research, contributing valuable insights to the management of wildlife in the Mara and parts of Western Kenya.