KNH Explains Tree Cutting Exercise After Deaths of Displaced Marabou Storks
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Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has defended its decision to fell mature acacia trees, which led to the displacement and death of nesting marabou storks, citing safety concerns.
- The hospital stated the trees, some over 30 years old, had become decayed and posed a risk due to falling branches.
- The affected trees were home to dozens of marabou storks.
- KNH claims falling branches had previously damaged infrastructure, vehicles, and killed some birds, and that a technical assessment confirmed the safety risk.
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