Conservationists raise alarm over destruction of Kenya’s protected forests.

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.

Conservationists call for protection of existing forests

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

Fresh court battle over new luxury developments in Maasai Mara.

July 2, 2026

Kenyans move to court to stop development in Nairobi National Park.

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.

Kenya’s former Chief Justice David Maraga arrested at protest of national park construction

June 12, 2026

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.

Green Belt (and JustAct) challenges new law opening forests to road projects.

Activists oppose proposed amendment to conservation law

May 14, 2026

A proposed amendment to Kenya’s forest law has sparked fierce opposition from environmental activists and civil society groups, who warn that the changes could open the door for roads, utilities and commercial developments inside protected public forests.

KWS to hive off 76 acres Nairobi park land for Bomas project, animal orphanage relocation

March 12, 2026

Lobbies unite to prevent land grabbing in Oloolua Forest

December 22, 2024

Nairobi, Kenya, Aug – Friends of Oloolua Forest (FoOF) and Public Interest Litigation and Advocacy for the Environment (PILAE) have partnered to address a case of land grabbing that has put 66 acres of the gazetted and protected Oloolua Forest at risk, sparking public outcry.

Protecting Oloolua Forest Reserve – Partnering with Communities to Defend Kenya’s Forests

December 11, 2024

PILAE has joined forces with the Friends of Oloolua Forest and Acorn Law to combat the illegal grabbing of forest land in the Oloolua Forest Reserve. This case highlights our commitment to safeguarding Kenya’s public green spaces through grassroots action, legal expertise, and strategic advocacy. The Issue The Oloolua Forest Reserve faced severe threats from […]