Greenbelt Movement Stories

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...

Niger enters gold refinery deal with sanctioned Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Pattni himself signed the agreement on behalf of Suvarna. Despite Pattni's controversial reputation, which includes sanctions imposed by the United St...

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.

US, UK sanction Kamlesh Pattni over Zimbabwe gold scam
Amina Wako  |  Dec 09, 2024

The US Treasury dossier reveals a vast international network that launders proceeds from Zimbabwe's illicit gold trade.

Ethiopia's inflation rate drops by 9.4 per cent
Vincent Ombati  |  Jul 09, 2024

Notable indicators of the new inflation rate were highly boosted by a half drop in non-food stuff from 31.5 per cent to 15.3 per cent.

Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey wins 2023 International Fair Play Award
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 10, 2023

“When Sifan fell, my heart was broken. I know the feeling of falling,” When people are happy, I’m happy. I feel sad when they’re sad. I am happy to re...

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