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August 5, 2026
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Court stops construction of controversial Ngong Forest eco-lodge

Court stops construction of controversial Ngong Forest eco-lodge

Originally gazetted in 1932 at approximately 2,850 hectares, Ngong forest has been reduced to about 1,224 hectares following multiple excisions...

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The Environment and Lands Court has halted the construction of a road and an eco-lodge in Ngong Road Forest pending a decision on the case.

  • The court ordered a stop to all excavation, tree felling, land clearance, and construction works in the forest.
  • The petition was filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), the Green Belt Movement, and JustAct against several government agencies and a private developer.
  • The case challenges alleged unlawful encroachment and development projects, including those linked to the Talanta Sports City.

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