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March 18, 2026
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State backs off plan to host NYS camp inside Karura Forest

State backs off plan to host NYS camp inside Karura Forest

The State Department for Forestry acknowledged concerns about the disruption the proposal would cause...

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The Kenyan government has officially withdrawn plans to establish National Youth Service (NYS) barracks within Karura Forest, following significant stakeholder concerns.

  • The decision was confirmed in a meeting on March 17, 2026, at the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) headquarters.
  • Key organizations involved include the State Department for Forestry, KFS, and the Friends of Karura Community Forest Association (FKF-CFA).
  • The project withdrawal addresses worries about the ecological integrity and visitor experience of the forest, amidst the '15 Billion Tree Growing Initiative'.

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