Greenbelt Movement Stories

Court slashes forest land allocation for Kiambu Road project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2025

The decision comes after months of legal battle following a petition filed by the Greenbelt Movement in December last year, challenging the government...

KFS refutes claims of luxury hotel in Ngong Road Forest, says construction of eco-camp ongoing
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 16, 2025

The clarification follows a letter from the Greenbelt Movement, a nature conservation organisation, which alleged that a luxury hotel was being built...

AU honours Wangari Maathai's environmental conservation legacy with green economy initiative
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The African Union is looking to Maathai's pioneering work in conservation as a roadmap for creating a sustainable future.

High Court stops planned expansion of Kiambu Road on Karura Forest land
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The court's decision follows a petition filed by the Greenbelt Movement, which opposes the government's plans to encroach on Karura Forest.

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