July 22, 2026
Co-petitioners on one of Kenya’s largest citizen-led cases against the Kenyan government’s destruction of Nairobi National Park were yesterday barred from entering the park.
July 13, 2026
A coalition of conservationists has accused the government of contradicting its ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 while allowing continued destruction of Kenya’s existing forests, national parks and public green spaces.
July 12, 2026
This column was co-written by Irungu Houghtoun and JustAct Executive Director Akshay Vishwanath
July 9, 2026
Environmental conservation groups have accused the government of undermining its ambitious tree-growing agenda by allowing the continued destruction of existing forests and public green spaces for development projects
July 6, 2026
Thousands of citizens ask the courts to determine whether development inside Kenya’s oldest national park can proceed without full compliance with the law and the Constitution.
July 2, 2026
More than 4,600 Kenyans have moved to court to halt construction works inside Nairobi National Park, citing threats to the wildlife sanctuary and violation of the constitution.
June 16, 2026
Controversial developments in Nairobi National Park and Imenti Forest have triggered public outrage.
June 12, 2026
This column was co-written by Irungu Houghtoun and JustAct Executive Director Akshay Vishwanath.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s former Chief Justice David Maraga said he was arrested Monday alongside other activists protesting planned construction inside Nairobi National Park.