KFS Halts Luxury Eco-Camp Construction in Ngong Forest

GACHAGUA claims that the luxury hotel being built inside Ngong Forest belongs to RUTO - Paused construction after the cover was blown

Monday, May 19, 2025 - Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of grabbing part of Ngong Forest, where he is reportedly building a luxurious hotel. Speaking at a church function in Murang’a, Gachagua claimed that Ruto acquired the land to profit from its proximity to the soon-to-be-completed Talanta Stadium along Ngong Road. “The president is the one who wants to take 5 acres in Ngong Forest so that he can con…

Who owns luxurious hotel constructed inside Ngong Forest?

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been openly criticising President William Ruto. He has linked Ruto to a fancy camping site that is being built in Ngong Road Forest. During a church service in Murang’a, Gachagua claimed that the camping site belongs to Ruto, and he took the land to make money from the construction […] Source

Public Pressure Halts Eco-Camp Development in Ngong Forest - Nairobi Wire

Kenya Forest Service officials tour the Ngong Forest eco-camp construction site during an inspection on May 17, 2025. The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has suspended the construction of a planned eco-camp in Ngong Forest following growing public concerns and claims of a luxury hotel development within the protected area. In a statement issued on May 17, 2025, KFS confirmed it had put a stop to all ongoing work at the Sanctuary Block site to allow f…

Gachagua claims posh hotel being constructed in Ngong Forest belongs to Ruto - Kahawatungu

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Sunday linked president William Ruto to a posh camping site being constructed at the Sanctuary block in Ngong Road Forest. While attending a church service in Murang’a, Gachagua alleged that the contentious camping facility belongs to Ruto and that he grabbed the land to be a profiteer of the ongoing construction of the Talanta Hela stadium along Ngong Road, upon its completion. “The president is the one …

KFS suspends eco camp sanctuary block in Ngong forest

Kenya Forest Service will convene a roundtable discussion with all stakeholders to address all concerns about the site where development

KFS halts luxury eco-camp construction in Ngong Forest

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 – The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has halted the construction of the luxury eco-camp in Ngong Forest, citing need for more consultations after public outcry over environmental concerns. This followed protests and concerns the forest was being destroyed for the construction of the facility without following the law. In a statement, KFS clarified that the project, an alleged upscale camping facility located in the Sanctuary B…