Kenya: KFS Denies Handing Over City Park

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…