Irony as KFS seeks public views after Imenti Forest airstrip construction begins

The airstrip will be built on 27.2 acres "to enhance aviation access for forest management, emergency response and regional economic development"...

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The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is seeking public input on the construction of an airstrip in Imenti Forest, despite construction already having begun and facing court orders.

Construction of the airstrip, intended to cover 27.2 acres, has commenced following clearance by Chief Conservator of Forests Alex Lemarkoko.
The KFS invited stakeholders to a public participation forum on July 8, 2026, as part of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).
This occurs amidst three court orders barring the excision of forestland for the airstrip, a state lodge, and a golf course, with petitions scheduled for hearing on July 21.

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