A court has halted construction of National Youth Service (NYS) housing in Karura Forest, a move lauded by Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) as a victory for the conservation of the vital green space.

• The court confirmed visible construction activity on-site before issuing the stop order.
• Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) and the Green Belt Movement filed the case challenging the construction.
• FKF plans to focus on tree planting and restoring cleared areas according to the Karura Forest Management Plan, aiming to relocate rangers from the affected area.