CLEAN : AFPTV BEST OF 2020/ Kenya wildlife reserves threatened as tourists stay away

The transcript discusses the severe impact of COVID-19 on the Maasai community in Kenya, highlighting their dependency on tourism for income. With the pandemic halting international travel and closing markets, the Maasai face economic hardships, unable to sell goods or rent land to lodges. The broader Kenyan tourism industry has suffered significant financial losses, with many reservations canceled and hotels closed. The Maasai hope for domestic tourism to aid their recovery as international flights resume, though the high season has passed.

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