THE KENYA FOREST SERVICE DISMISSES KARURA FOREST VIDEO CLAIMING DEFORESTATION

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has urged Kenyans to stop spreading misleading information about the destruction of Karura Forest in Kiambu County. KFS, in a statement on Wednesday, July 4 2025, urged Kenyans to first seek clarification before sharing any information regarding the ongoing works inside the forest.
This is after a video circulating online purportedly depicted a destroyed portion of Karura Forest. The agency explained that the video, filmed by a cyclist, showed areas designated for harvesting exotic tree species.
KFS termed the video as misleading since the harvesting of exotic tree species was undertaken and completed in the last financial year, 2024/2025. “This video was recorded in two areas that were allocated for the harvesting of exotic tree species. The harvesting was undertaken and completed in the last financial year 2024/2025,” KFS said.
"The public is advised to seek clarification from Kenya Forest Service offices before posting any misleading information," it added. The forest agency added that the areas are currently being prepared for replanting with indigenous trees.