Ngong Road Forest Stories

Green Belt Movement threatens legal action over Ngong Forest hotel project
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 27, 2025

The project, described as an “eco-tourism” initiative, involves building 11 luxury cottages, two restaurants, and other upscale facilities, which GBM...

Kenya Forest Service reveals company behind controversial hotel project in Ngong Road Forest
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 27, 2025

While KFS said Konyon Company Ltd won the tender to construct the 11 cottages, the National Environment Management Authority said that it did not issu...

Construction of eco-camp in Ngong Road Forest suspended after uproar
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 18, 2025

The Kenya Forest Service said the suspension is necessary to allow time for roundtable discussions with all stakeholders to address the public’s conce...

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...

Police seek 30-day detention of officer, three others linked to Kasipul MP Were’s murder
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 05, 2025

The police requested the court to allow the detention of the suspects at different police stations, namely Ruaraka, Muthaiga, Capital Hill, and Kilima...

DCI: We’ve narrowed down to potential suspects in Kasipul MP Charles Were’s murder
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2025

The DCI revealed that the breakthrough came after an extensive review and reconstruction of the MP’s final movements, from Parliament to the location...

Kasipul MP Charles Were's family demands justice following his killing
Barack Oduor  |  May 01, 2025

The family has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to move swiftly in tracking down those responsible for the MP’s murder.

Stone-wielding robber arrested on Southern Bypass after spate of attacks on motorists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

DCI said the suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to be arraigned on Monday, January 6, 2025.

KFS, NEMA ordered to revoke licenses for Karura Golf Range project in Ngong
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

He noted that his office will provide a way forward on the matter which has attracted great public interest.

Section of Ngong Road to be closed Sunday for footbridge installation
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 26, 2024

Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) urges motorists from the Prestige Plaza direction and the Daystar roundabout to seek alternative routes.

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