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The Standard
… Although the amendments to the Forest Conservation and Management Act were largely considered progressive provisions such as the mandatory 100-metre buffer zones around forests, a new independent Directorate of Forest Regulation, increased penalties for forest offences, and dedic …
The unending fight for forests, 16 years after KatibaThe Standard
… She also mentioned that the Forest Conservation and Management Act acknowledges the essential contributions of CFAs in forest restoration through programs like the Plantation Establishment and Livelihood Improvement Scheme (PELIS) and various silvicultural operations.According to …
CS Barasa: Community Forest Associations vital to achieving 30 tree coverCitizen Digital
… he High Court will on July 30 deliver its ruling on an application seeking to halt proposed developments in Upper Imenti Forest pending the hearing and determination of a constitutional petition challenging the projects and amendments to the Forest Conservation and Management Act …
Courts sets July 30 for ruling on construction of State lodge in Imenti forestCapital News
… The court will decide on the applications pending the hearing of a constitutional challenge over the projects and amendments to the Forest Conservation and Management Act. …
High Court to rule on bid to halt Upper Imenti Forest developments on July 30Citizen Digital
… According to court documents, the petition challenges the constitutionality and application of the 2025 amendment to Section 56(2) of the Forest Conservation and Management Act. …
Court bars State from altering Imenti Forest pending petition on airstrip, golf course planCitizen Digital
… According to the court documents, the petition challenges the validity and application of the 2025 amendment to Section 56(2) of the Forest Conservation and Management Act, which the petitioner claims has weakened safeguards protecting public forests by permitting roads, utilitie …
Petition filed to stop planned developments within Imenti ForestCapital News
… e Senate Standing Orders and Article 118 of the Constitution, the Committee is required to facilitate public participation and take into account views from stakeholders before presenting its report to the Senate. “The Bill seeks to amend the Forest Conservation and Management Act …
Senate Invites Public Views on Forest Conservation and Management Amendment Bill, 2025Kenya's 2010 Constitution, dubbed the "Green Constitution," enshrines environmental protection as a human right and mandates at least ten per cent tree cover, but 16 years later citizens and organisations remain locked in escalating legal battles with the state over forest destruction.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's 2010 Constitution, dubbed the "Green Constitution," enshrines environmental protection as a human right and mandates at least ten per cent tree cover, but 16 years later citizens and organisations remain locked in escalating legal battles with the state over forest destruction.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa says Community Forest Associations are vital for reaching Kenya's 30% tree cover goal, noting that CFAs manage forest resources, establish nurseries, and lead forest restoration efforts. Kenya has 233 registered CFAs, with around 80% actively involved in forest conservation.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court will deliver its ruling on July 30 on an application seeking to halt proposed developments in Upper Imenti Forest pending the hearing of a constitutional petition. The National Assembly has urged the court to dismiss the petitioners' application, arguing they failed to meet the legal threshold and that no decision has been made to develop the forest.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court will rule on July 30 on an application to suspend proposed developments in Upper Imenti Forest, including an airstrip, State Lodge, golf course, and road expansion, pending a constitutional challenge. The National Assembly argues the petition is speculative and unsupported, while petitioners contend government agencies are already evaluating the projects.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Environment and Land Court has issued interim orders preserving Imenti Forest and barring the state from undertaking activities that could alter the forest, pending hearing of a constitutional petition challenging alleged plans for developments including an airstrip and golf course. Justice Oguttu Mboya certified the matter as urgent and ordered the case be heard on a priority basis while maintaining the status quo.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A petition has been filed in the Environment and Land Court seeking to stop planned developments within Imenti Forest, including an airstrip, golf course, and State Lodge, citing threats to the protected forest's ecological integrity.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate has invited members of the public to submit written memoranda on the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes to amend the Forest Conservation and Management Act to create a modern forestry legal framework aligned with the Constitution and global conservation practices. The Bill seeks to establish a Directorate of Forest Regulation, anchor the Kenya Forestry Research Institute in law, enhance dryland forest management, and create a framework for Payment for Ecosystem Services schemes.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →