Kenya police use tear gas, arrest ex-chief justice at park protest

Activists, holding placards with slogans like "Nature is not vacant land," argue that the plans, which include a parking area for over 1,000 vehicles, represent an encroachment on one of Kenya's most renowned wildlife reserves. Nairobi National Park, located just 10 kilometers from the city's central business district, is unique for its proximity to urban life, with wildlife such as rhinos, lions, buffalo, and leopards visible against the city skyline.

"We are gathered here because Nairobi National Park is once again under threat," activist Nyaguthii Chege stated to reporters at the scene. The Kenya Wildlife Service has defended the project, asserting that it involves the expansion of an animal orphanage within the park.