More than 1,000 runners took part in the Run for Seniors charity race to raise funds for elderly Kenyans. The race was ...

This comes after a video emerged showing areas that had been set aside for the harvesting of trees in the forest ...

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A 10-minute walk from the hotel, Karura Forest is a hidden gem in Nairobi that provides guests with a taste of nature. The forest boasts many attractions including a 50-kilometre nature trail for ...

Currently, I’m employed to weed the seedlings in Karura Forest, replace trees that have died and water them occasionally,” he tells Mongabay. Banner image: Loita forest in Kenya.

The ongoing replacement seeks to make the forest more serene. Karura Forest is in the periphery of Nairobi. At 2,572 acres, it is one of the largest gazetted urban forests in the world.

Guests can enjoy a walk through the nearby Karura Forest, visit the Nairobi National Museum, or take a day trip to see wildlife at Nairobi National Park.

Like Karura, Ngong Forest – located along Ngong Road, 6km (3.7 miles) from Nairobi’s CBD – is one of the few natural forests in the capital city. It is a habitat of indigenous trees and home to many ...

Kenyan environmentalist Isaac Kalua Green has strongly opposed the excision of 51 acres of Karura Forest, demanding that the government seek alternative routes to expand Kiambu Road.