by Nikkie Aisha on Friday, 24 April 2026 – 11:59 am A tour van explores the Maasai Mara Game Reserve Photo Micato Safaris The Narok County government has responded to reports alleging that international tourists staying at a lodge in the Maasai Mara National Reserve were unlawfully detained. In a statement issued on April 23, the Office of the County Secretary in Narok dismissed the widely circulated claims made by MGM Muthu Hotels regarding recent disruptions at the lodge, saying they are false and misleading. “The County Government of Narok categorically denies the false, inaccurate, and alarmist claims made by the hotel that international tourists staying at a lodge have been unlawfully denied the right to leave and that the management of the lodge have been denied access to the premises,” the statement read. The referenced allegations were reportedly made by a hospitality company that operates the lodge. Staff at Muthu Keekorok Lodge strike amid labour dispute between workers and management. The Standard The county said hospitality company had attributed the incident to a property dispute. However, it clarified that the disruption was not related to any such dispute, noting that the said lodge remains under the ownership of the Narok County Government. The statement confirmed that the disruption of operations at the lodge was caused by a labour dispute between management and workers, which led to a strike . Narok County said the dispute was sparked by concerns raised by workers, including alleged staff harassment, management issues, working conditions, declining service standards and low morale. The county noted that the deteriorating condition of the lodge also contributed to the unrest as it falls below standards stipulated in the Maasai Mara National Reserve Management Plan 2023–2032. Narok County dismissed claims that any guests were unlawfully restricted, stating that no local or international tourists have been prevented from entering or leaving the lodge. It added that all guests remain safe and are free to continue with their stay or leave in accordance with their travel plans. The statement also dismissed reports that lodge management had been denied access to the premises, terming the allegations inaccurate. Further, the county government stated that there are no security threats at the lodge, adding that tourists are under protection from county rangers and the Tourism Police Unit. It confirmed that visitors are also under the supervision of the Chief Park Warden in collaboration with other security agencies within the reserve . The county said the hospitality company had attributed the incident to a property dispute. However, it clarified that the disruption was not related to any such dispute, noting that the lodge remains under the ownership of the Narok County Government. A photo of Narok County Governor Patrick Ole Ntuntu addressing a crowd on August 5, 2025. Facebook Narok County Government . Latest News Kenyan Man Captured in Ukraine Sends Emotional Appeal Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 2:46 pm Kenyans.co.ke Weekly Quiz: 10 Questions to Test Your News Knowledge Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 2:05 pm KeNHA Closes Southern Bypass After Grisly Accident Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 1:02 pm Famous Nigerian Prophet Warns Ruto Against Secret Opposition Plots & Upcoming Crisis Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 12:41 pm NTSA Issues Fresh Directives to All Drivers Starting Next Week Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 12:35 pm Kenya Met Issues Weekend Heavy Rainfall Advisory for 5 Regions Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 12:25 pm County Responds After Reports of Detention of International Tourists in Maasai Mara Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 11:59 am Sakaja Reshuffles County Executives Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 10:52 am Panic as Plane Loses Control, Crashes Into Vegetation Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 10:39 am Jeff Koinange Opens Up on Controversial Interview That Made Him Quit KTN Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 10:30 am How New National Address System Works Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 9:17 am Govt Begins Talks for Electric Train in Kenya Fr