An increase in entrance fees at the popular Nairobi Arboretum has put the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) on the spot over the purported discreet manner the hike in fees was done.

A notice that surfaced online from KFS revealed the revised rates that were to take effect from Monday, May 26, indicating a rise in prices as compared to those on their website.

A quick check at the Arboretum's website and social media platforms of KFS revealed no official communication from the government body, raising questions on the motive behind the alleged fee hike.

In the new prices, adults from Kenya and other East African countries were to pay an entry fee of Ksh242.