Proactive fire management and global partnerships drive Kenya’s forest protection strategy
The 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.
KFS accelerates tree growing drive with major upgrade of Kinale Mega Nursery
KFS in partnership with the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA), will construct a borehole at the nursery to address water scarcity and ensure sustainable irrigation for the seedlings production…
Nakuru County records several forest fire outbreaks during current fire season
The Kenya Forest Service is working closely with its partners and remains committed to safeguard forest ecosystems and urges the public to support conservation efforts by promptly reporting fire incidents and observing fire safety measures during the…
KFS concludes Melia Timber Awareness Creation Tour in Kitui County
The participants expressed satisfaction with the ongoing efforts to promote locally available hardwood species and pledged to embrace Melia timber once it becomes consistently available in the market.
Kenya Forest Service commemorates World Wetlands Day 2026 at Isiolo County and Karura Forest
World Wetlands Day is observed annually on February 02 to commemorate the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. It was first celebrated in 1997 and later recognized as a United…
Kenya Forest Officers applauded for festive season vigilance in Cherengany and Mt. Elgon
PDCCF stated that they were an important linkage between the Service and the community as well as the forest resources and had a big role to play towards the delivery of the…
Kenya Forest Service Strengthens Security in Boni Enclave and Conservation Efforts in Ruthumbi Forest Station
Trees were grown at Ruthumbi Forest Station in Meru, earlier. It was a great initiative by Eastern Conservancy that marked the end of the year with a ceremonial tree planting exercise at Marimba Beat in Meru…
KFS & KDF in partnership for infrastructure development
Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have enjoyed a good working relationship for many years in the areas of forest conservation, training of forest security officers and…
Kenya Forest Service hosts cleanliness drive
Kenya: Kenya Forest Service hosted a cleanliness drive for the citizens at mature forest plantations within the Mt. Kenya Ecosystem. The exercise occurred at Isaak Walton Hotel, Embu County.