On Monday, David Maraga, the former Chief Justice of Kenya, was arrested during a protest against proposed construction within Nairobi National Park. Maraga, along with numerous activists, staged a sit-in outside the park's main entrance, wearing green T-shirts to show solidarity. He was detained while attempting to present a petition to the Kenya Wildlife Service, advocating for the protection of national heritage and environmental integrity against what he termed 'greed and unnecessary destruction.' Activists rallied against the planned construction and the relocation of an orphanage, alleging it represented a land grab. Past incidents of land grabbing in Kenya have heightened concerns over the encroachment on public land and green spaces. Amnesty International in Kenya voiced support for the protesters, calling for public involvement in decisions impacting the environment. They stressed that Nairobi National Park is not for sale and that public rights and spaces should not be compromised. In response, the Kenya Wildlife Service defended the construction, stating it aims to enhance the orphanage and improve visitor experiences, rejecting claims of land grabbing.