Protests broke out at Karura Forest just hours after the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) announced that a centralised eCitizen payment system would be mandatory for all visitors to the forest.
Environmental activists identifying as Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) staged protests on Friday, August 29, in a bid to reject the move.
According to the group, KFS did not consult with them before making the move, a decision with which they completely disagree. ''Unfortunately, the FKF was not informed of this significant decision, which will disrupt our operations.
The government has taken control of the forest income without prior notice or alternative financing for staff and service contracts, effective today,'' FKF said in a statement.
