The home of Joanah Stuchbury a conservationist who was shot dead by gunmen on July 15, 2021. She and the Kenya Forest Service were taken to court by individuals who claimed they own land in Kiambu Forest that borders her home. In 2018, Strutchbury shot to the limelight when she single-handedly stopped a group that wanted to re-channel a wetland by creating an access road to the forest. Houghton, executive director of Amnesty International Kenya, called for speedy investigation saying Strutchbury had expressed fears over her life due to her whistle blowing on illegal activities in Kiambu Forest. “For the longest time, Joannah has been a steadfast champion for the conservation of our environment and is remembered for her relentless efforts to protect Kiambu Forest from encroachment,” said Uhuru.

Source: Standard Digital July 16, 2021 21:00 UTC