Conservation Groups Raise Alarm Over Growing Destruction of Kenya's Public Forests - July 2026

Conservation groups in Kenya are sounding the alarm over the accelerating destruction of the nation's public forests, citing a disturbing rise in illegal activities. Environmental conservation activists and organizations are raising concerns and demanding action regarding the state of forests across Kenya, highlighting a growing outcry over perceived neglect and threats to vital natural resources. Separately, conservationists have accused the Kenyan government of contradicting its reforestation efforts by allegedly destroying existing forests.