… The broadcasts, which began on September 7, will feature Nairobi National Park, Amboseli, Tsavo East and Tsavo West, the Aberdares, Sibiloi, Meru, Ruma and Mount Elgon. …
… ogrammes designed to extend arrivals ahead of the championships and encourage travel to destinations beyond the host city.Miano invited athletes, officials, supporters and visitors from around the world to discover Kenya’s diverse tourism offering, including Nairobi National Park …
… More than a decade later after the promulgation, wetlands, forests, parks and other green spaces have become a battleground between conservation and development.From Nairobi National Park, Karura Forest, Kaptagat to Aberdares and Imenti forests, the fight persits as the governmen …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 22 – The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has been accused of locking out petitioners and members of the media from a court-ordered inspection of Nairobi National Park, in the latest twist in a legal battle over developments inside the protected ecosystem. …
… nt and Lands Court to attend a site inspection of the project of the proposed relocation and upgrading of Nairobi Animal OrphanageThe question follows concerns raised by opponents of the project that the two developments form part of a broader plan affecting Nairobi National Park …
… government plans to build state lodges, golf courses, zoos and parking lots in our forests and national parks.In 2016, the National Assembly found that NEMA, KWS and Kenya Railways deliberately concealed the full impact of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) on Nairobi National Park …
… The conservationists also raised concern over what they termed as the gradual reduction of Nairobi National Park through repeated infrastructure developments. …
More than 4,600 Kenyans have moved to court to halt construction works inside Nairobi National Park citing threats to wildlife sanctuary and violation of the constitution. …
… The coalition comprises Friends of Nairobi's Forest and Green Spaces, the Green Belt Movement, Friends of Oloolua Forest, Karura Forest, City Park, Ngong Road Forest, Nairobi Arboretum, Nairobi National Park and Thogoto Community Forest Association. …
Kenya Wildlife Service, partnering with Kenya Tourism Board and WildEarth Productions, launched a six-month live wildlife broadcast initiative called KenyaLIVE on September 7, streaming footage from nine parks including Nairobi National Park, Amboseli, Tsavo East and West, the Aberdares, Sibiloi, Meru, Ruma and Mount Elgon across platforms including DStv, YouTube, Samsung TV Plus and Roku. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the virtual broadcasts aim to inspire domestic and international audiences to experience Kenya's wildlife in person.
Kenya Wildlife Service, partnering with Kenya Tourism Board and WildEarth Productions, launched a six-month live wildlife broadcast initiative called KenyaLIVE on September 7, streaming footage from nine parks including Nairobi National Park, Amboseli, Tsavo East and West, the Aberdares, Sibiloi, Meru, Ruma and Mount Elgon across platforms including DStv, YouTube, Samsung TV Plus and Roku. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the virtual broadcasts aim to inspire domestic and international audiences to experience Kenya's wildlife in person.
Kenya has launched a six-month live wildlife streaming programme called "Experience Wonder Live From Kenya," a joint project by the Kenya Wildlife Service and Kenya Tourism Board running from September 7, 2026, that offers audiences worldwide direct access to national parks and conservation activities including rhino protection efforts at Nairobi National Park.
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which the government expects will boost tourism by attracting athletes, officials, supporters and visitors who will explore more of Kenya's destinations and experience its sporting excellence, natural heritage, culture and hospitality.
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.
Petitioners in a case filed by more than 4,600 Kenyans seeking to halt developments in Nairobi National Park claim the Kenya Wildlife Service locked out members of the media and most petitioners from a court-ordered site inspection on Tuesday, despite an Environment and Land Court direction for all parties to be present.
The Environment and Land Court conducted a fact-finding visit to Nairobi National Park to assess a proposed relocation of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage. Kenya Wildlife Service defended the move, arguing the existing facility established in 1964 has ageing infrastructure that no longer meets modern wildlife management standards and is under pressure from growing visitor numbers.
An opinion piece argues that state agencies tasked with environmental protection—NEMA, KWS, and Kenya Forest Service—are instead enabling ecosystem destruction through amendments to safeguard laws and approval of development projects in protected areas. The writer contends that Kenya's courts, empowered by Articles 42, 69, and 70 of the Constitution, may be the last defence against state-led environmental harm.
Environmental groups say Kenya's 15 billion tree-planting target by 2032 contradicts ongoing destruction of existing forests and green spaces for infrastructure and commercial development, threatening climate and biodiversity commitments.
More than 4,600 Kenyans have filed a court case to stop construction works inside Nairobi National Park, citing threats to the wildlife sanctuary and constitutional violations.
Conservationists have called for an immediate stop to forest destruction and excisions in Kenya, urging the government to conduct environmental assessments and allow public participation before allocating projects within protected areas. They criticized the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry and related agencies for failing to protect the country's forests amid continued encroachment and development.
The Nairobi County Government has reaffirmed its partnership with Standard Chartered Bank Kenya ahead of the 23rd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, signing an MoU to promote sports, healthy living, tourism, and environmental sustainability. The marathon will take place on October 25, 2026.
Kenya's tourism sector is exploring golf tourism as a niche market to attract business and leisure travellers. Dahlia Safaris founder Elsie Kathurima said golf presents opportunities for networking and showcasing Kenya's tourism products beyond traditional destinations.
Kenya's tourism sector is exploring golf tourism as a niche market to attract business and leisure travellers. Dahlia Safaris founder Elsie Kathurima says golf presents networking opportunities and new ways to showcase Kenya's tourism products, with events like the inaugural Business Networking Golf Day in Nairobi combining golf with experiences such as coffee tasting sessions.
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has raised concerns in the Senate about a proposed parking facility and associated developments within or adjacent to Nairobi National Park, calling it a matter of national concern and urging the Senate Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources to provide details on the project's nature, scope, and location.
A high-level delegation from the World Travel & Tourism Council, led by President & CEO Gloria Guevara, visited Kenya to reinforce global cooperation on conservation and sustainable tourism. The delegation toured key conservation sites including Nairobi National Park, the Ivory Burning Site, and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, with Kenya's former Tourism Minister Hon. Najib Balala pledging KSh 100,000 towards wildlife conservation efforts.
Nine environmentalists, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, were arrested on June 8 after a violent disruption of a public procession organized by Friends of Nairobi National Park, JustAct, Green Belt Movement and Greenpeace Africa to present tree seedlings to the Kenya Wildlife Service over a proposed development in Nairobi National Park.
An opinion piece argues that police continue to suppress constitutional rights to assemble and demonstrate, citing arrests of environmental activists during a Nairobi National Park protest, shooting of two students at Multimedia University, and killing of one person at a Nanyuki Air Base demonstration, claiming officers use live bullets despite public condemnation and constitutional protections.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has accused the government of double standards in climate change mitigation, citing the Kenya Wildlife Service plan to hive off 76 acres of Nairobi National Park for a Ksh.41.9 billion Bomas of Kenya expansion project as evidence that the government acts selectively when it suits its interests rather than prioritising climate action.
David Maraga, a former Chief Justice of Kenya, was arrested while participating in a peaceful protest against developments affecting Nairobi National Park. An opinion piece argues that his arrest raises concerns about Kenyans' constitutional right to peaceful assembly and public disagreement with those in power.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga and nine other demonstrators were arrested during a protest against the proposed excision of Nairobi National Park, sparking outrage from environmentalists and human rights groups.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested along with eight others while protesting plans to hive off 76 acres of Nairobi National Park for the Bomas of Kenya expansion project and relocation of an animal orphanage. The protesters opposed the plan on grounds that the park is a national heritage and should not be used for construction.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga and several environmental activists were arrested on Monday during protests against the planned excision of 76 acres of protected land within Nairobi National Park. Demonstrators opposed the proposed allocation, arguing it threatens wildlife conservation and could encourage further encroachment of protected areas.
Kenya Wildlife Service says the planned relocation and expansion of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage in the park is a necessary conservation intervention to address growing demand for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, not a land grab. KWS stated the current facility, established in 1964 and occupying 7.4 acres, has outgrown capacity and the upgraded facility will provide expanded space, modern veterinary care, and rehabilitation zones.
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested on Monday during a protest against proposed infrastructure construction within Nairobi National Park. He was later released but refused to leave the police station in solidarity with eight other detained protesters.
Amnesty International condemned the arrest of nine protesters, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, demonstrating against a proposed car park development in Nairobi National Park. The rights group said those detained included environmental defenders, students, and human rights activists, and cited the reported use of force against peaceful demonstrators.
The Kenya Wildlife Service confirmed response operations after a hyena was reportedly spotted near residential estates in Syokimau on Sunday evening. KWS advised residents to remain vigilant, supervise children closely, and report wildlife sightings, while preliminary tracking suggests the animal may have moved towards Katani.
Kenya recorded 2.5 million tourist arrivals last year, representing 6.2 per cent growth, according to the Economic Survey 2026. The majority of international visitors came from Germany, Italy, UK, and France, while Kenyan residents remained the major visitors to tourist destinations.