Court stops construction of State Lodge, airstrip and golf course in Meru Forest (opens original article in a new tab)

A Kenyan court has temporarily stopped plans to develop parts of Imenti Forest for a State Lodge, airstrip, and golf course, citing constitutional and environmental concerns.

• High Court temporarily halted construction of State Lodge, airstrip, and golf course in Imenti Forest.
• Judge issued interim conservatory orders to preserve the forest until further court directions.
• Petitioners challenged the project, alleging lack of proper legal and environmental safeguards.