Nairobi National Park under threat from city developers

Nairobi National Park hosts a variety of wild animals. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

The Nairobi National Park, feted for being the only game park in the world within a city, has been around for over 74 years, but its future is in doubt.

The park faces encroachment from private developers and public infrastructure continues to put pressure on the land. The park sits on 45 square miles of prime urban land. It is a major tourist attraction and hosts four of the Big Five: Lion, rhino, buffalo and leopard.