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July 9, 2026
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Conservationists demand halt to Kenya forest excisions

Lobby groups call on government to stop all activities resulting in destruction of public forests, urge public participation and environmental assessment...
✨ Key Highlights
A coalition of Kenyan conservationists is demanding an immediate halt to the destruction and excision of public forests. They are urging the government to prioritize public participation before approving any projects within protected areas.
- Conservationists are protesting ongoing encroachment, excision, and development within Kenya's forest boundaries.
- The coalition includes prominent environmental groups such as Friends of Karura, The Green Belt Movement, and others.
- Examples of threatened forest areas include allocations for a luxury tented camp, a meter gauge railway line, road construction, and the proposed Talanta City development.
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