Court halts luxury Hotel, golf range projects at Ngong Forest
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The Environment and Land Court has halted the construction of a luxury hotel and golf range project within Ngong Forest, nullifying all issued licenses.
- The court cited violations of constitutional requirements for environmental protection and public participation.
- The case was filed by the Law Society of Kenya against Karura Golf Range Limited and other entities.
- The ruling declared the licenses "invalid, null and void ab initio," barring regulators from reinstating them.
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Court Halts Luxury Hotel Projects at Ngong Forest - March 2026
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