Kenya Forest Service has announced a public participation meeting over the planned construction of an airstrip within Imenti Forest, Meru County. The project was halted after petitioners moved to court to challenge its implementation. According to the invitation letters sent out by KFS, the meeting seeks to explain the importance of the project to stakeholders and the general public. The airstrip will occupy 11 hectares of forest land in Kithoka area. Three cases challenging its construction are set to be heard on July 21st. Meanwhile, Forestry Principal Secretary Gitonga Mugambi has assured that they will abide by the courts ruling on the matter.
