Karura Forest Stories
KFS said the drones will fly regular patrols across the forest, working together with existing ground security measures to ensure a safe environment f...
The petition, signed by over 8,000 people by Sunday, at 10:00 am, urges the public to support a reversal to the previous system where the Community Fo...
The Bill outlines a payment-for-ecosystem services model where residents and landowners who engage in conservation would receive incentives.
KFS confirmed that it is aware of the video, but stressed that it cannot yet confirm whether the sighting actually occurred or if the clip is recent.
The rebuttal follows remarks by Kenya Forest Service Chief Conservator of Forests, Alex Lemarkoko, who claimed that an audit had uncovered irregularit...
KFS Chief Conservator of Forests Alex Lemarkoko said the audit also revealed that FKF failed to submit budgets and work plans for KFS approval, and d...
The petitioners, Friends of Karura Forest, a Community Forest Association, argue that the move undermines their 20-year joint management agreement wit...
Meanwhile, Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) Association has vowed to sue KFS, saying its move to take over all entry and service fee collections at Karu...
According to Prof. Njoroge, Friends of Karura Forest has invested over Sh37 million and 15 years of volunteer time into Karura’s conservation.
The dispute follows KFS's announcement that all payments for entry, annual passes, parking and other services will now be processed exclusively throug...
The board member highlighted that FKF board members work voluntarily, meaning they are not paid from the funds collected from the forest.
Maraga emphasised that decisions affecting public resources like Karura Forest must involve citizens to ensure transparency, proper governance, and pr...
According to KFS, the new system introduces digital payment options via phone and card, with an average wait time of about one minute. Lemarkoko said...
Friends of Karura Forest has described KFS’s latest move as a disregard of both law and community effort, warning that such unilateral actions threate...
Starting August 29, 2025, payments for gate entry, parking, and other services in the forest, including the Sigiria block, must be made using the offi...
The decision comes after months of legal battle following a petition filed by the Greenbelt Movement in December last year, challenging the government...
According to KFS, the move is part of a planned operation aimed at maintaining the forests' ecological health and promoting sustainable management.
GBM has also called for accountability, transparency, and adherence to the rule of law in managing Kenya's forests, urging an immediate investigation...
The court's decision follows a petition filed by the Greenbelt Movement, which opposes the government's plans to encroach on Karura Forest.
A report by the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) reveals that six million eucalyptus trees were felled between January and June 2024 for proc...
The environmental organisation has urged Kenyans to take action and protect Karura, describing it as a vital part of the nation’s heritage.
He clarified that the KFS and the Friends of Karura Forest are conducting the logging under the Karura Forest Participatory Forest Management Plan.
