Parliament defends forest law in Imenti State Lodge court battle News 15 min ago

In its submissions, the National Assembly told the Environment and Land Court that an amendment introduced in the Forest Conservation and Management Act in 2025 supports essential public infrastructure and should not be suspended through interim orders.

The National Assembly further said there was no evidence of constitutional or environmental violations to prove any planned projects within Imenti Forest.

It argues the petition discloses no cause of action against the county because management of public forests rests with the national government and the Kenya Forest Service.