ENVIRONMENTAL COURT ORDER STOPS LIFTING OF KENYA LOGGING BAN
Abdulquadir Iyanda Jimoh The esteemed Environmental and Land Court in Kenya has taken a commendable stance on the issue of logging in the country. In a move that demonstrates their commitment to environmental preservation, the court has issued a temporary halt to the lifting of Kenya's logging ban. This decision was made in response to a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and serves as a significant victory for those advocating for the protection of our natural resources. Promoting a decline in deforestation rates is essential for the advancement of climate mitigation and biodiversity conservation efforts throughout Africa. Recognizing this crucial fact, the Kenyan environment and land court has wisely overturned the government's decision to lift the ban on logging. This means that logging activities in Kenya will not be permitted until the ban is lifted or a higher court determines otherwise. In addition to this ruling, Justice Oscar Angote, the presiding...