Kaya forests Stories

Rabai elders cry foul over attempts to seize sacred Kaya forest land
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 27, 2025

The elders, visibly angered by the attempts, argue that the scheme is a thinly veiled attempt to dispossess them of their ancestral shrines to pave th...

Elders want barriers built around kayas to keep grabbers away
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 02, 2024

Last year the elders locked horns with some investors who wanted to clear the forest for development purposes.

State, Kilifi County urged to prioritise fencing of all Kaya forests
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 17, 2024

The Coast Regional Director for UNESCO, Julius Mwahunga warned that the destruction of these sacred forests could significantly harm the country's rep...

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