Day: September 4, 2025

Karura Forest, one of Nairobi’s most treasured green spaces, has once again found itself at the center of public debate. A new directive requires that all payments to access the forest be made through the government’s eCitizen platform. This restructuring impacts the operations of the facility and the livelihood of those who work there. Previously, these payments were managed jointly by the Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). Yet beyond payment systems, bigger questions linger about how Karura is managed and whether its conservation practices truly reflect sustainable environmental efforts.