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Greenbelt Movement opposes bid to hive off Karura forest for road project

Karura Forest in Kiambu county. [File, Standard]

An environmental conservation lobby group has sued the government over alleged plans to hive off 51.64 acres of land from Karura Forest to expand Kiambu Road.

Greenbelt Movement in its case before the Environment and Planning Court accused the government of plotting to kill the forest's eco-system by dualling the road, in bid to expand Kiambu town.

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