RUTO PROMISES TO REVEAL SITE OF THE EARLIEST HUMAN REMAINS DURING WILDEBEEST MIGRATION LAUNCH

President William Ruto on Thursday July 24, 2025, launched the global broadcast of the annual wildebeest migration at the Maasai Mara National Reserve, marking a major push to boost Kenya’s global tourism appeal.
In a symbolic event attended by local leaders, conservationists, and international guests, Ruto declared the migration a "world wonder rooted in Kenyan soil" and promised continued investment in tourism and conservation.
During his speech, the president shifted focus from wildlife to Kenya's rich prehistoric heritage, announcing plans to soon reveal the location of what he termed as "the earliest remains of the first man on earth."
“Next time, I’m going to showcase to you where the earliest remains of the first man on earth are, right here in Kenya,” he said.
Kenya is internationally recognized as a cradle of humankind, home to fossil sites such as Koobi Fora near Lake Turkana and Tugen Hills in Baringo, where key hominid remains have been discovered over the years.
The president’s comments appeared to signal a renewed commitment to positioning Kenya not only as a wildlife destination but also as a leading site of human history and scientific discovery.
The wildebeest migration, often dubbed the “eighth wonder of the world,” draws thousands of tourists annually and involves over 1.5 million wildebeests crossing from Tanzania’s Serengeti to Kenya’s Maasai Mara in search of pasture.