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Maraga Arrested While Defending Park - KWETU NEWS Former Chief Justice and presidential aspirant David Maraga was reportedly arrested on Monday morning during a protest opposing a controversial development project within Nairobi National Park. Videos and photos circulating online showed Maraga being escorted into a police vehicle after joining environmental activists, conservationists, and concerned citizens who had gathered to oppose what they describe as continued encroachment on Kenya’s only national park located within a capital city. Reports indicate that members of Maraga’s campaign team were also present at the demonstration as police moved in to disperse protesters. The protest had been organized by environmental groups seeking to stop the proposed infrastructure project, arguing that any new construction within the protected ecosystem could have long-term consequences for wildlife conservation and habitat preservation. Activists contend that the project risks fragmenting wildlife corridors and increasing pressure on one of Kenya’s most iconic conservation areas. Protest Over Conservation Concerns The demonstration comes amid growing public concern over the future of Nairo…

Kenya: Ex-CJ Maraga Arrested During Protest Over Nairobi National Park Land Excision [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Chief Justice David Maraga was among several environmental activists arrested on Monday during protests against the planned excision of 76 acres of protected land within Nairobi National Park.

Former CJ David Maraga Arrested During Protest Against Parking Lot Construction in Nairobi National Park - Kenyans.co.ke by Maxwell Amunga on Monday, 8 June 2026 - 11:24 am An image of the Former Chief Justice David Maraga, with an insert of his dramatic arrest outside Nairobi National Park on June 8. Photo Kenyans.co.ke Former Chief Justice of Kenya, David Maraga, has been arrested. The former CJ was bundled into a police vehicle on the morning of Monday, June 8, just moments after he began a protest against the proposed construction of infrastructure within Nairobi National Park. Footage obtained by Kenyans.co.ke shows the former CJ, in the company of his campaign team, trying to take cover from possible police action outside Nairobi National Park. Additionally, nine other protesters have also been arrested alongside the former CJ. Snippets of the dramatic actions that led to the arrests of the Former CJ David Maraga outside Nairobi National Park on June 8. Photo Kenyans.co.ke Apart from the arrests, police have also confiscated items belonging to journalists who were trying to cover the report on possible construction in the historical park, as confirmed by former BBC Journalis…

Kenya's former chief justice David Maraga arrested during park construction protest - SRN News Audio By Carbonatix NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s former Chief Justice David Maraga said he was arrested Monday alongside other activists protesting planned construction inside Nairobi National Park. Police fired tear gas canisters at the protesters who were marching outside the park while carrying banners with messages denouncing land grabs. Maraga was detained and later released while staging a sit-in on a major road outside the national park’s main gate. He was wearing a green T-shirt similar to those worn by other activists. The police have yet to comment 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. “Our national heritage and environment must be safeguarded from greed and unnecessary destruction without public participation,” he said. Hundreds of activists joined the protest against the planned construction inside the park and the relocation of an orphanage, calling it an attempt to grab public land. Kenya has experienced incidents of land grabbing in the past, and environmentalists hav…

EX-CJ Maraga Arrested During Protest Over Nairobi National Park Land Excision » Capital News Former CJ David Maraga was among several activists arrested during a demonstration in Nairobi on June 8, 2026. NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 8 – Former Chief Justice David Maraga was among several environmental activists arrested on Monday during protests against the planned excision of 76 acres of protected land within Nairobi National Park. The demonstrators had gathered to oppose the proposed allocation of part of the parkland, arguing that it threatens wildlife conservation efforts and could set a dangerous precedent for the continued encroachment of protected areas. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp Activists accused authorities of undermining environmental protection laws and demanded the immediate suspension of any plans to alter the park’s boundaries. Witnesses said police moved in to disperse the protesters before arresting several participants, including Maraga, who has recently been vocal on governance, constitutionalism, and environmental protection issues. The arrests sparked criticism from conservation groups and civil society organisations, which described the protest as a peac…

Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex-chief justice at national park protest Riot police ⁠fired tear gas to disperse scores of protesters rallying on Monday against plans to build on part of a national ‌park in Kenya’s capital. Officers moved in and arrested at least nine people, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, outside the main entrance of Nairobi National Park, Reuters reporters said. Protesters - who waved placards ⁠marked ⁠with “Nature is not vacant land” and other slogans - say the ‌plans, including a parking area for more than 1,000 vehicles, ‌will...

Kenya's former chief justice David Maraga arrested during park construction protest - ABC News Kenya’s former Chief Justice David Maraga said he was arrested alongside other activists protesting planned construction inside Nairobi National Park NAIROBI, Kenya --Kenya’s former Chief Justice David Maraga said he was arrested Monday alongside other activists protesting planned construction inside Nairobi National Park. Police fired tear gas canisters at the protesters who were marching outside the park while carrying banners with messages denouncing land grabs. Maraga was detained and later released while staging a sit-in on a major road outside the national park’s main gate. He was wearing a green T-shirt similar to those worn by other activists. The police have yet to comment 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. “Our national heritage and environment must be safeguarded from greed and unnecessary destruction without public participation,” he said. Hundreds of activists joined the protest against the planned construction inside the park and the relocation of an orphanage, callin…

Kenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national park Activists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.

NTV Kenya: Former Chief Justice David Maraga arrested over Nairobi ... Former Chief Justice David Maraga was among protestors arrested over the demonstrations against the planned excision of a 75-acre parcel of Nairobi National Park to create parking space. The protestors are also demonstrating against plans to relocate the Nairobi Animal Orphanage to a different site near the Bomas of Kenya. The former CJ and the other protesters are currently being held at Lang’ata Police Station. News News News Watch Now News Watch Now News Watch Now News Watch Now News AM Live is NTV's morning current affairs show that sets the agenda for the day with insightful panels every weekday. Business Redefined is Kenya’s premier thought leadership platform for unpacking matters regarding economic and finance policy as well demystifying complex developments in the region’s capital markets. A collection of our premium content. Diam curabitur vehicula A collection of our premium content. Diam curabitur vehicula A podcast that dives deep into the vibrant and rapidly evolving digital creative economy in Kenya. This show explores the lives, challenges, and triumphs of individuals who are su…

Kenya: Ex-CJ Maraga Arrested During Protest Over Nairobi National Park Land Excision - allAfrica.com Nairobi — Former Chief Justice David Maraga was among several environmental activists arrested on Monday during protests against the planned excision of 76 acres of protected land within Nairobi National Park. The demonstrators had gathered to oppose the proposed allocation of part of the parkland, arguing that it threatens wildlife conservation efforts and could set a dangerous precedent for the continued encroachment of protected areas. Activists accused authorities of undermining environmental protection laws and demanded the immediate suspension of any plans to alter the park's boundaries. Witnesses said police moved in to disperse the protesters before arresting several participants, including Maraga, who has recently been vocal on governance, constitutionalism, and environmental protection issues. The arrests sparked criticism from conservation groups and civil society organisations, which described the protest as a peaceful demonstration aimed at defending one of Kenya's most important wildlife habitats. Nairobi National Park, located just outside the capital city, rema…