Kenya Forest Service (KFS) conducted aerial surveillance over Mau Forest Complex. It was supervised to assess the emerging forest fire threats during the ongoing dry season and to monitor if any illegal activities within the ecosystem occurs.
Reportedly, the surveillance covered key forest blocks including Eburu, Sururu, Kuresoi, Londiani, Makutano, Majimazuri, Logoman, Koibatek, Teret, Likia, Kiptunga, Nasrasha, Esegeri and Mariashoni Forest blocks.
The operation was further led by the Project Manager of the Fire Department – Patrick Ithinji, who was accompanied by Philip Ndiema. With this, the Kenya Forest Service reaffirmed its commitment to proactive fire management and enhanced monitoring to safeguard forest resources during the high-risk season.
Also, recently it was observed that Kenya-France partnership strengthened on Forest Conservation and Climate Action.
As per the sources, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) hosted French Minister of State for Francophonie and International Partnerships – Eléonore Caroit, to advance Kenya-France cooperation on forest conservation and climate action.
To welcome, the Minister was received by Forest Development Secretary – George Tarus, Secretary for Administration – Patrick Meso and KFS Commandant – Mohammed A. Mohammed, who represented the PS and the Chief Conservator of Forests, respectively.
Notably, this visit featured a ceremonial tree planting tour of the KFS Command Centre, and inspection of firefighting equipment, highlighting the strengthened forest protection and climate resilience efforts of Kenya.
Considering this, France reaffirmed its support for Kenya’s forest restoration and sustainable management agenda.
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a state corporation which was established under the Forest Conservation and Management Act of 2016. It was formed with a purpose to conserve, protect, and manage all public forests in Kenya.
Its major role is to oversee 150 forest stations across 10 regional conservancies. All those mainly focus on sustainable management, community engagement, and reforestation initiatives. Their supervision work also includes the national 15 billion tree planting plan, that will benefit the nation and its development and sustainable future.