Court halts Ngong Road Forest road project pending September ruling
The conservatory orders issued by the court restrain further excavation, tree felling, land clearance and construction works within the affected section of the forest, including works at an eco-lodge site, pending the hearing and determination of an application filed by the petit..
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The Environment and Land Court has issued a temporary halt on the construction of a road through Ngong Road Forest, linking Talanta Stadium to the Bomas International Conference Centre. The ruling stems from a legal challenge questioning the road's environmental impact.
- Construction activities, including excavation and tree felling, are suspended pending a ruling on September 16, 2026.
- The case was filed jointly by the Law Society of Kenya, Green Belt Movement, and JustAct against the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).
- The court ordered respondents to file their responses by August 17.
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