Kenya’s former chief justice David Maraga arrested during park protest
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Kenya’s former Chief Justice David Maraga stated he was arrested on Monday alongside other activists during a protest against planned construction inside Nairobi National Park. Maraga was detained and later released while staging a sit-in on a major road outside the park’s main gate, wearing a green T-shirt similar to those worn by other activists. The police have not commented on the reason for his arrest. Maraga wrote on X that he was arrested while heading to present a petition to the Kenya Wildlife Service. Hundreds of activists joined the protest against the planned construction and the relocation of an orphanage, calling it an attempt to grab public land. Amnesty International in Kenya expressed solidarity with the protesters and called for public inclusion in decisions affecting the country’s environmental heritage. The Kenya Wildlife Service on Sunday defended the construction as part of a plan to expand the orphanage and improve the visitor experience, dismissing claims of land grabbing.
What’s reported
Kenya’s former Chief Justice David Maraga said he was arrested on Monday alongside other activists.
The protest was against planned construction inside Nairobi National Park.
Maraga was detained and later released while staging a sit-in on a major road outside the park’s main gate.
He was wearing a green T-shirt similar to those worn by other activists.
Police have not commented on the reason for his arrest.
Maraga wrote on X that he was arrested while heading to present a petition to the Kenya Wildlife Service.
Hundreds of activists joined the protest, calling the construction an attempt to grab public land.
Amnesty International in Kenya expressed solidarity and called for public inclusion in environmental decisions.
The Kenya Wildlife Service defended the construction as a plan to expand the orphanage and improve visitor experience.
Key figures
David Maraga, former Chief Justice of Kenya
Kenya Wildlife Service (unnamed spokesperson)
Amnesty International in Kenya (unnamed representative)
Sources: abcnews.com
