Govt Seeks Public Comments on Plan to Build an Airstrip at Meru Forest Station

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has proposed the construction of an airstrip and related facilities at Kithoka Beat in Meru Forest Station.

KFS has published a public notice inviting members of the public and other stakeholders to submit written views, comments, concerns, and recommendations on the proposed project.

The proposed development includes a runway, an apron, and other ancillary facilities. KFS said it identified the site following initial wind resource and site investigation surveys conducted in Upper Imenti Forest. The proposed airstrip will cover approximately 11 hectares.

“Earthworks at the project site are likely to have little impact on the ecosystem on account of the limited vegetation cover in the project area,” KFS pointed out.

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KFS Proposed Airstrip Development and Public Participation

KFS will establish an airstrip at the Sub-county Headquarters to improve aviation access to facilitate forest management, search and rescue, and regional economic development activities.

The airstrip infrastructure will comprise a runway, apron, and associated amenities at the Meru Forest Station.

Interested parties shall present written submissions to the County Forest Conservator’s Office in Meru Town.

Alternatively, one can download the public participation questionnaire from the KFS website, http://www.kenyaforestservice.org, and send data to director@kenyaforestservice.org.

KFS established the deadline for public comments to be July 21, 2026.

Public comments are to be considered “confidential and received on or before 21st July 2026,” the board states.

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Forestry Resource Management and Public Consultation

The call adheres to constitutional mandates and the statutory procedures in the public process mandated by the project to utilize public resources.

KFS states they will take all discussed interests into consideration before going forward.

KFS listed a phone number for more information: +254 202502508 or emailed director@kenyaforestservice.org.

The office of the Chief Conservator of Forests is at Karura, off Kiambu Road, P.O. Box 30513-00100, Nairobi.

The proposal falls under the requirements of KFS to oversee and preserve the forestry resources for balanced and sustainable development in Meru County and elsewhere.

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Kenya Forest Service headquarters in Nairobi. PHOTO/SG.