By KNA
Tourists are expected to flock to the Maasai Mara National Reserve this season to witness the wildebeest migration from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to Kenya.
The Director General of the Tourism Regulation Authority, Nobert Salam, reported an upward trend in hotel bookings, with 1.1 million tourists reported in the country this year and more expected by the end of the year.
He urged residents to plant trees in their homes, schools, churches, and government premises to increase forest cover and boost wildlife numbers and tourism.
He called on residents to build a culture of growing trees to achieve 15 billion tree cover in ten years, boosting environmental conservation and bringing more returns to the country.
Dr. John Chumo, the Conservation Secretary in the State Department for Wildlife, underscored the need to protect mega water catchment towers like Maasai Mau Forest, which is the source of the River Mara.
The wildebeest migration attracts millions of visitors worldwide, highlighting the need to conserve the environment to keep the rivers flowing.
Catherine Mutula, the President of Maasai Mara Rotary Club, challenged students to adopt a tree in their surroundings to nurture their maturity.
John Kariuki