The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has denied claims that it has handed over City Park Forest to a developer.
Through a statement, KFS said the park, which also houses the graves of Kenya's First Vice-President Joseph Murumbi and activist Pio Gama Pinto, is a protected area. "Kenya Forest Service wishes to inform the Kenyan public that City Park Forest is solely under the management and protection of Kenya Forest Service, and no handing over to any other organisation has occurred. "This green space remains a vital resource for Nairobi residents for recreation, and KFS is committed to developing its eco-tourism potential," the Service stated.
A section of the Nairobi City Park located in Parklands Photo KFS assured the public that it will continue to protect and conserve the park in line with its mandate, urging all visitors to follow the Forest Conservation and Management Act (FCMA) 2016 while using the park.
KFS added that since taking over the park, they have made major improvements, including better security and conservation efforts.
