Plans to allocate up to 200 acres of Imenti Forest for a State lodge, airstrip, and golf course have sparked intense debate in Kenya.

• The proposed projects are linked to President William Ruto's pledge to establish a State lodge in Meru.
• Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma M’Ethingia defends the projects, citing economic benefits, while environmental groups like the Green Belt Movement and Greenpeace Africa strongly oppose them, vowing legal challenges.
• Imenti Forest is a critical ecological zone, serving as a migratory corridor for elephants and a vital water catchment.