Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is strengthening Forest Plantation Management Plans in Tharaka Nithi and Embu Counties. A consultative meeting was observed to review and update the expired and expiring Forest Plantation Management Plans. The forest stations which were represented, included Irangi, Njukiini East, and Chuka.
The session featured a comprehensive presentation on the revision of the Forest Plantation Management Plans, highlighting key lessons learnt from the implementation of the previous plans. Participants also reviewed Annex-1 in detail, followed by constructive discussions, that aims at refining strategies, addressing implementation gaps, and strengthening future planning frameworks.
The meeting was jointly coordinated by the Forest Plantation Management and Inventory Team together with the Monitoring and Evaluation Team and surveyors from Headquarters.
The team was led by Madam Carolyne Busuru, who underscored the importance of data-driven planning, accurate inventory, and continuous performance monitoring to enhance sustainable forest management.
In attendance, there were the RFC Eastern Conservancy, Madam Monicah Ndirangu; CFC Tharaka Nithi County, Reuben Muigai; CFC Embu County, Madam Miriam Kamau; as well as the foresters from Irangi, Njukiini East, and Chuka forest stations.
Their collective participation reaffirmed the commitment of Conservancy leadership and station-level management to collaborative planning, accountability, and sustainable forest plantation development.
Along with this, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Commandant – Mohammed A. Mohammed conducted field visit to the Kajiado County Forest Office and the Namanga One Stop Border Point to assess the working environment of officers and strengthen operational effectiveness.
During the visit, he engaged officers in discussions on enhancing revenue collection and tightening measures to deter environmental crimes at entry points. He also paid a courtesy call to the Officer in Charge at the border point. He emphasised the importance of strong multi-agency collaboration to combat cross-border environmental offenses.
The Commandant was accompanied by the Regional Commandant, Nairobi Conservancy –Ezra Barchok. There he underscored the need to intensify highway patrols to curb illegal charcoal transportation and prevent the destruction of indigenous forests. He encouraged officers to discharge their duties with professionalism, integrity, and respect.