Kenya Forest Service refuted online allegations claiming construction activities had restarted at Ngong Road forest block. Officials labeled these reports as deliberately misleading and confirmed no development work continues at the previously suspended eco-tourism location. The agency emphasized that forest rangers remain the sole security presence in the protected area. KFS directed citizens to verify information through official channels rather than relying on unconfirmed social media posts. Public concern over potential encroachment on urban green spaces prompted this official response.
The service halted eco-camp construction in May 2025 following community objections to the proposed facility. Environmental assessments had previously cleared the project after finding minimal ecological impact within the designated tourism zone. KFS clarified the development involved temporary tent structures rather than permanent hotel buildings as social media suggested. The Greenbelt Movement initially raised concerns about luxury hotel construction through viral communications. Service officials attributed the controversy to a rejected applicant from the forest association seeking approval for a separate museum project.
The service halted eco-camp construction in May 2025 following community objections to the proposed facility. Environmental assessments had previously cleared the project after finding minimal ecological impact within the designated tourism zone. KFS clarified the development involved temporary tent structures rather than permanent hotel buildings as social media suggested. The Greenbelt Movement initially raised concerns about luxury hotel construction through viral communications. Service officials attributed the controversy to a rejected applicant from the forest association seeking approval for a separate museum project.
