Here’s what will happen: bona fide consultation with affected communities and interest groups will not be seriously embarked on. Government officials in Malindi will ignore the environmental impact studies if such a thing is even done there, or only print certain aspects of it. They will concentrate their efforts on arranging an elimination of ordinary red tape in return for “understandings” from tourism investors. Then they will issue a statement saying that the negative impact on breeding colonies of green turtle and other creatures had been grossly exaggerated and that they would continue to flourish. They will then have Campbell and Briatore standing at a press conference saying that in addition to this, they would be contributing to a fund to support ongoing environmental work in the area. If the two investors are really smart, they'll hire a prominent environmentalist to work with their publicity team. And that, guys, will be the end of it.

Marc, Bloemfontein, South Africa

turtles can always be guided to the sea. People in Africa need investment,Since europeans will not let them work or have visas to europe even if how skilled they are,any cash inflow is wellcome.
According to information on Briatores private home in Malindi,at www.lioninthesun.net,he has 2km of private clear sandy beach, more than enough to distrupt any baby turtles.I think people just want to create stories to write about and spoil Naomis name.

jim jones, zanzibar, tanzania

This is Unbelieveable. Haven't they already got enough, now they have to destroy this sanctuary.

Wendy , East Greenbush, NY/ USA

Pretty on the outside, ugly on the inside. It's a pity

mike, hove, uk

My wife and I were lucky enough to spend our honeymoon in Kenya. We were on Lamu for a week, right across from Malindi. I an completely disgusted with her plans. Paul from Kenya is right, if she wants to help then build schools, hospitals, etc.

Can anyone start a writing campaign to stop this? I would be glad to help stop this outrageous act.

Steve, Nyack, NY

This is outrangious. Wo does she think she is to come impose such issues on Kenyans, fine we need the money but not in expense of our beatiful beaches and wildlife.
Thats not fare, why can she not fund other projects that will assist us like schools, hospitals or even making it possible for people to access basic needs like water rather than building a six star hotel that even Kenyans themselves can not afford. This is just rediculous.

Paul, Diani, Kenya

This is rediculous! There is no way they can allow her to do something so stupid. Why would she want to? Does she have no conscience? Anyone who is offended by this should speak up - if enough people become disgusted by her she will probably cave under the pressure.

A, chicago,

I am from Malindi and know that this would be detrimental to our small town. There is a lot of culture and local custom that would be affected. The town is mainly arab and has been infiltrated by Italians which has already had negative effects. They walk around in their bikinis in the streets among the arab ladies in their burqas. As much as tourism can help a place I feel this plan to build a billionaires resort is not right for such a peaceful town as Malindi. Why do the rich and famous always insist on affecting others lives? Why dont they just stick to Hollywood?

Mairo Retief, London,

turtles can always be guided to the sea. People in Africa need investment,Since europeans will not let them work or have visas to europe even if how skilled they are,any cash inflow is wellcome.
According to information on Briatores private home in Malindi,at www.lioninthesun.net,he has 2km of private clear sandy beach, more than enough to distrupt any baby turtles.I think people just want to create stories to write about and spoil Naomis name.

jim jones, zanzibar, zanzibar