Civil society groups stage protest over deforestation
Civil society groups in Nairobi held a protest outside the Ministry of Environment to demand stronger protections for Kenyan forests. The activists submitted a petition urging the government and the Kenya Forest Service to prioritize sustainable management and end deforestation.
Why it matters
Environmental activism in Kenya highlights the ongoing tension between development and the preservation of critical ecosystems.
Activists demonstrate outside the Ministry of Environment before handing over a petition to end deforestation in Kenyan forests on October 6 /EZEKIEL AMINGA Civil society groups have staged a demonstration outside the Ministry of Environment in Nairobi, calling for an end to deforestation and stronger protection of Kenya’s forests.
The protesters held placards and sang songs as they called on the government to safeguard forest ecosystems across the country.
Some of the placards read, “Hands off Karura Forest” and “KFS: Forest Protection, Not Destruction.”
Activists demonstrate outside the Ministry of Environment before handing over a petition to end deforestation in Kenyan forests on October 6 /EZEKIEL AMINGA The groups later moved to hand over a petition to the Ministry of Environment, outlining their concerns over the management and protection of forests in Kenya.
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