The National Environment Management Authority has revoked the controversial license it had issued for avocado farming in the fragile Amboseli National Park. The Amboseli Land Owners and Conservation Association and conservation bodies including WildlifeDirect, Big Life Foundation, and The Conservation Alliance of Kenya welcomed Tribunal's move. KiliAvo intended to put an avocado farm on 180 acres of land within an important elephant corridor in Amboseli, raising objections from conservationists. In September last year, Nema ordered the farm to stop work on the proposed 180-acre fenced farm in the fragile ecosystem. Initially, Nema had issued a license to Harji Mavji and Suresh Kurji Kerai, representing KiliAvo Fresh Ltd, to put up a farm.

Source: The Star April 29, 2021 06:33 UTC