Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has refuted claims of tree harvesting activities in Kamuruana Hill Forest.
This is after reports made the rounds on social media in February indicating that there was massive logging of hardwood cider trees allegedly by powerful figures at Kamuruana Hill in Kirinyaga County.
Tension had engulfed residents near the forest after lorries ferrying the alleged trees from the forest in broad daylight were spotted on the road, with reports alleging that police didn't stop the vehicles.
According to reports, the lorry drivers were alleged to have avoided the main routes and passed through 'panya routes' to reach their destination.
