Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has told MPs that no evictions will occur on the disputed 34-acre section of Ngong Forest until the Cabinet makes a final decision, easing concerns among residents living within the area.

Speaking before the National Assembly Committee on Implementation, Barasa said her Ministry had received and reviewed 148 petitions related to the land.

A report compiling the findings and proposed way forward has already been submitted to the Cabinet for further action.

The meeting, chaired by Raphael Wanjala, examined the implementation of recommendations from the Departmental Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.

These included calls for the Ministry to stop intimidating residents and to seek a peaceful resolution with property owners in the affected area.

Barasa confirmed that no threats or notices had been issued by her staff or the Kenya Forest Service since the House adopted the committee’s recommendations.

"After the advice from Parliament no threats from government or the Kenya Forest Service have been issued to the residents, and normalcy has been achieved. The next steps and in accordance with the law is to engage the residents through public participation more so after concurrence from the Cabinet as per the Cabinet Memorandum submit," she said.

The disputed land covers part of the Ngong Road Forest Reserve and is home to Lang’ata Gardens Estate, Shalom Estate, KMA Estate, Lang’ata View Estate, St Mary's Hospital, Forest Edge View Estate, Lang’ata Women Prison, the Police Dog Unit, Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, ICIPE, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, and Bomas of Kenya.

Parliament had also resolved that any de-gazettement of forest land must follow Section 34 of the Forest Conservation and Management Act, 2016.

Barasa said her Ministry was committed to upholding the law and working with residents to avoid further disputes.

She welcomed the residents to continue engaging with government agencies peacefully.

"All public forests are managed by the government for public good for present and future generations. It is the responsibility of the government to maintain and protect the integrity of public forests, including the creation of institutions," she said.

The resolutions are also part of efforts to support the national housing agenda and prevent land encroachment through planned land exchanges between government departments.