The Green Belt Movement (GBM) is fighting for the saving and expansion of Kenya’s urban green spaces because they are essential for healthy, sustainable cities. These spaces play a key role in improving air quality, reducing urban heat, managing stormwater, and providing residents with safe areas for recreation and connection with nature. For GBM, green spaces are not just environmental assets but also vital for the social and economic well-being communities, especially in rapidly growing urban areas. Protecting and expanding them aligns with GBM’s vision of a greener, more resilient future where people and nature thrive together. We are currently in court fighting for the preservation of Karura Forest. This is one of Africa’s remaining Urban Forests which is currently facing a threat with the government’s plan to excise 51.64 acres for the expansion of Kiambu Road.
We urge all Kenyans to sign up and join us in this crucial fight to protect our water towers, because the future of our environment, our health, and our economy depends on it. These forests are not just distant green patches they are the source of the water we drink, the food we grow, and the climate we depend on. When we lose our forests, we risk droughts, water shortages, food insecurity, and natural disasters that directly impact our daily lives. By joining the Green Belt Movement, you become part of a powerful community working to restore and defend our natural heritage. This is a call to action for every Kenyan whether you are a student, farmer, professional, or leader you can take responsibility and stand up for our forests. Together, we can plant trees, raise awareness, and hold decision-makers accountable. This is not just an environmental issue, it is about securing a safe, healthy, and sustainable Kenya for generations to come.









