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How two Chinese built a safe haven for 29 girls i n Maasai Mara

29 girls now live at Namunyak near Maasai Mara Reserve .

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

Infographics25 September 2025 - 10:51
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    Nearly every weekend, Tang Lin and Yuan Lin set out across Kenya's Maasai Mara plains, their vehicle packed with supplies -- sneakers, clothes, sweets, and daily essentials -- destined for the 29 girls under their care.

    On the edge of the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve in Narok County stands the Namunyak rescue center, a modest yet vibrant refuge for girls whose futures were once uncertain. Its name, Namunyak, means "happiness" in the Maasai language.

    Tang and Yuan, both from southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, first came to Kenya to pursue careers in tourism.

    As Chinese visitors to the East African country increased, their business grew steadily.

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