Kenya’s Development Drive Collides with Conservation
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Kenya’s Development Drive Collides with Conservation

Kenya's push for economic growth is increasingly colliding with environmental conservation as major infrastructure projects proposed inside forests and protected areas spark legal battles and public protests. While the government argues development and conservation can coexist, environmental groups question whether protected ecosystems are being sacrificed without adequate environmental assessments, public participation or consideration of less damaging alternatives.
Government Scales Up Forest Protection Through Strategic Fencing Programme
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Government Scales Up Forest Protection Through Strategic Fencing Programme

Kenya has intensified forest protection efforts through an expanded fencing programme, with a new 50-kilometer project launched in the Kaptagat ecosystem. While authorities say fencing will help curb encroachment and human-wildlife conflict, conservationists warn that long-term success will depend on stronger governance, community involvement, and protection against large-scale land interests.
Where Waterfalls Sing and Money Roars, a Silent War for KES 245 Million Rages
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Where Waterfalls Sing and Money Roars, a Silent War for KES 245 Million Rages

Once a battleground for land grabbers and environmental heroes, Nairobi’s Karura Forest now faces a quieter, more complex struggle—not against chainsaws, but over the millions it generates in gate fees. At the heart of this silent standoff is a tug-of-war between the Kenya Forest Service and the Friends of Karura Forest, the community group that transformed it into the urban oasis it is today.