Kenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national park

Bbc | 09-06-2026 05:12am |

Former Chief Justice of Kenya, David Maraga, was apprehended during a protest opposing the proposed construction of a car park on land designated as a wildlife sanctuary. Activists have raised concerns that the development would encroach upon protected areas, threatening the local ecosystem and wildlife. The protest highlights ongoing tensions between conservation efforts and urban development plans in the region. Authorities have not yet issued a statement regarding the arrest or the allegations surrounding the proposed construction.

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