Environmental groups attack Mombasa County for cutting down public trees. Officials removed trees from Uhuru Gardens, Forest Road, Railways Garden and Pirates Beach during May. County leaders said old trees posed safety risks after heavy rains. Workers identified weak trees that could fall and hurt people. Paula Kahumbu leads protests against the tree removal.
Activists demand an independent audit of all tree cutting activities this year. Photos show healthy young trees were destroyed rather than dangerous old ones. Environmental groups want county officials to explain their decisions to the public. Kahumbu calls the action ecological destruction disguised as safety work. Citizens question who benefits from removing trees in valuable urban areas.
County water and climate officials defend their tree removal decision. They claim protecting human life comes before saving trees. Officials promise to plant new trees to replace the ones they cut down. Activists say replanting cannot fix the damage already done to city wildlife habitats. Online protests grow as residents demand answers about shrinking green spaces.
Activists demand an independent audit of all tree cutting activities this year. Photos show healthy young trees were destroyed rather than dangerous old ones. Environmental groups want county officials to explain their decisions to the public. Kahumbu calls the action ecological destruction disguised as safety work. Citizens question who benefits from removing trees in valuable urban areas.
County water and climate officials defend their tree removal decision. They claim protecting human life comes before saving trees. Officials promise to plant new trees to replace the ones they cut down. Activists say replanting cannot fix the damage already done to city wildlife habitats. Online protests grow as residents demand answers about shrinking green spaces.
