Crowds Storm Meeting on Controversial State Lodge Project

The latest confrontation comes amid a legal battle continues over proposed developments within Imenti Forest...

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A public participation meeting organized by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) concerning a proposed State Lodge in Imenti Forest descended into chaos when an environmental activist was disrupted.

Environmental activist KamaNu M’tuamwari was heckled and forced off stage while attempting to submit a petition with over 7,000 signatures opposing the project.
The disruption occurred during a forum held on Wednesday, July 8, to gather public views for an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.
A court has since suspended the public participation process due to insufficient notice, and legal challenges continue to block construction in the protected forest.

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