Civil society groups stage protest over deforestation

The protesters held placards and sang songs as they called on the government to safeguard forest ecosystems across the country.

Activists demonstrate outside the Ministry of Environment before handing over a petition to end deforestation in Kenyan forests on October 6 /EZEKIEL AMINGA

Activists demonstrate outside the Ministry of Environment before handing over a petition to end deforestation in Kenyan forests on October 6 /EZEKIEL AMINGA

Activists demonstrate outside the Ministry of Environment before handing over a petition to end deforestation in Kenyan forests on October 6 /EZEKIEL AMINGA

Activists demonstrate outside the Ministry of Environment before handing over a petition to end deforestation in Kenyan forests on October 6 /EZEKIEL AMINGA

Civil society groups have staged a demonstration outside the Ministry of Environment in Nairobi, calling for an end to deforestation and stronger protection of Kenya’s forests.

Some of the placards read, “Hands off Karura Forest” and “KFS: Forest Protection, Not Destruction.”

Source: The Star