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Iconic Kenyan forests making up almost 10 times the size of Nairobi are under threat.

Parts of Suam Forest are slated to be destroyed for the construction of a border town, acres of Oloolua Forest is to be handed over to a private developer, while large areas of Karura and Aberdare forests could be torn up for a road expansion project.

Despite the government’s promise of new trees, the simple fact is we cannot use seedlings to replant our way into a forest ecosystem.

In 2023, when the lifting of the logging ban threatened Kenya’s forests, thousands of people took action and stopped it. Today, we call upon you once more.

Will you quickly call for the protection of Kenya’s forests?

STOP THE ATTACK ON KENYA’S FORESTS NOW!

To: Aden Duale, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry

"Immediately stop deforestation and protect Kenya’s forests by halting destructive projects, upholding the logging ban, strengthening governance with transparent community involvement, and taking firm action against illegal logging and land grabbing."

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This is what exactly we want:

  • Immediately stop any plans to hive off acres of forest land for other uses such as road construction and border town developments.
  • Uphold the logging ban to safeguard Kenya's remaining forest cover, ensuring that the long-term benefits of forests are prioritised over short-term political and economic interests.
  • Improve forest governance by ensuring transparency, accountability and effective community participation in forest management and protection efforts.
  • Take swift and firm action against illegal logging activities and land grabbing within forest areas. Hold those, including political and business elites, accountable for their actions.

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