Kericho, Kenya: The Kenya Forestry College, based in Londiani, Kericho County, recently celebrated its 46th graduation ceremony. During the ceremony, 118 graduates were given their diplomas and certificates in their respective fields.
The graduates were conferred with diplomas and certificates in
- Forestry, Environmental Management
- Agriculture management, Business management
- Carpentry
- Tree nursery management
- Sawmilling technology
- Beekeeping technology,
among other short courses offered in the college
Several dignitaries were also present at the event. The Chief guest, Soipan Tuya, graced the occasion. She noted that she was happy and proud to be part of this milestone in the 67-year-old institution.
The chief guest expressed her delight at presiding over the graduation.
She also urged the graduates to be vigilant and aggressive towards conserving and protecting the forest once they are absorbed by the various conservation organizations in our country.
The chief conservator of the forest, Alex Lemarkoko, took the opportunity to congratulate the graduates and encourage them to apply everything they have been taught and put it to good use.
He also assured the Cabinet Secretary and other guests present that issues of integrity among Forestry staff will not be tolerated. He stressed that anyone who will misuse their office to degrade forests will face the full force of the law.
In remarks, the college Principal, Dr Elizabeth Wambugu, was confident that the graduates were well-trained and ready to serve.
Among the guests present were
- the KFS board of directors chairman, Titus Korir
- PS State Department Forestry, Gitonga Mugambi
- Area MP Joseph Cherorot
- Deputy county commissioner
- MCAs
Among other senior lecturers and departmental heads.
Reportedly, The Kenya Forestry College is part of the Kenya Forest Service and is the only institution that trains foresters at certificate and diploma levels. In its 67-year history, the college has trained many technical officers who manage forests in Kenya and beyond.