Conservation efforts for Oloolua forest in Ngong intensify

Efforts to protect Oloolua Forest in the Ngong area have intensified, with stakeholders fast-tracking plans to fence the forest following rising cases of land invasion and environmental crimes that threaten its future. Despite its beauty and ecological richness, Oloolua Forest, l..

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Conservation efforts for Oloolua Forest in Ngong have intensified, with plans to fence the entire 25-kilometre perimeter to combat land invasion and environmental crimes.

The forest, covering approximately 1,700 acres, is under threat from land grabbing, illegal dumping, and tree cutting.
Key stakeholders involved include the Kenya Forest Service and Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho.
A fundraising event, Run for Oloolua, is scheduled for April 25 to support the fencing project and promote eco-tourism.

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