Mount Kenya wildfire: What 8,700 burnt hectares reveal about the crisis

More than 3,000 hectares of Mount Kenya Forest have been affected by a wildfire that has burned since September 1, exposing gaps in Kenya’s ability to fight fires in remote forest areas...

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A week-long wildfire on Mount Kenya has burned an estimated 8,700 hectares of moorland, exposing critical gaps in Kenya's firefighting capabilities in remote forest areas.

An estimated 8,700 hectares of moorland burned by September 6, according to Rhino Ark.
Over 400 personnel, including Kenya Defence Forces and Kenya Forest Service, are involved in firefighting efforts.
The fire, exacerbated by dry conditions and invasive plants, highlights the need for increased investment in forest protection infrastructure, including better roads and an airstrip.