A dispute has erupted over the management and revenue collection of Karura Forest in Nairobi, pitching the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) against the community-based organization Friends of Karura Forest (FKF). The FKF and the Green Belt Movement (GBM) condemn KFS's "forceful takeover" of entry fee collection, viewing it as a violation of successful joint conservation efforts.

• The KFS mandated that all payments be exclusively made through e-Citizen at a higher charge of Ksh.178, up from Ksh.100, starting August 30, 2025.
• The Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) invested over Ksh.37 million in the forest's electric perimeter fence without government input.
• Former Chief Justice David Maraga stated that the move violates Article 10 of Kenya’s Constitution, emphasizing transparency and accountability.