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Group’s effort to save Mara earns global accolade

MRWUA Manager Kennedy Onyango receives the 2013 Riverprize winner’s award. [PHOTO: CHARLES NGENO/COURTESY]

By CHARLES NGENO

Narok, Baringo: In 2003, the water levels at the Mara River were alarmingly low. This was attributed to uncontrolled human activities in the Mau forest and along the banks of the river.

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