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Originally published by Nation Newstop
May 14, 2026
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Activists oppose proposed amendment to conservation law
Civil society groups have warned that it is a dangerous legal pathway designed to bypass court-ordered protections...
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Environmental activists and civil society groups are strongly opposing a proposed amendment to Kenya’s Forest Conservation and Management Act, 2016. They argue the changes could permit infrastructure and commercial developments within protected public forests.
- The proposed amendment seeks to grant the Kenya Forest Service powers to approve easements for roads, utilities, and infrastructure projects within public forests.
- Key organizations like the Green Belt Movement (GBM) have condemned the proposal as a "dangerous legal pathway" that could lead to encroachment and destruction of forests.
- Recent legal battles, such as the one to prevent the expansion of Kiambu Road into Karura Forest, highlight concerns about preserving sensitive ecosystems from development.
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