Kenya: Kenya wildlife haven downgraded

More than 20 wildlife groups have urged Kenya's president to reverse a decision made the week of October 3 to downgrade Amboseli National Park to a game reserve. This means control of the Rift Valley wildlife haven will move from the Kenya Wildlife Service to a local authority, run by the area's Maasai community. Opponents of the change say it is an attempt to win Maasai votes ahead of next month's constitution referendum. But supporters say the Maasai will now benefit from Amboseli's revenue.