The Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) has demanded an immediate cessation of tree clearance activities inside Karura Forest and called for a public explanation regarding reported plans to construct accommodation for the National Youth Service (NYS) within the protected woodland. In a press release issued Thursday, 26 February 2026, FKF said numerous indigenous trees had
Kenya’s former Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Water, and Natural Resources, Prof. Amb. Judi Wakhungu, has been appointed to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) International Board of Trustees, marking a significant milestone for Kenya’s environmental leadership on the global stage. WWF-Kenya announced the appointment, describing it as a proud moment for the country and
The Environment and Land Court has dealt a blow to the government’s flagship Affordable Housing Program by halting the ongoing construction of the Southlands project in Lang’ata. In a ruling delivered on December 11, 2025, a three-judge bench comprising Justice O. A. Angote, Lady Justice Christine A. Ochieng, and Justice Charles G. Mbogo issued conservatory