KFS launches eight utility vehicles to augment forest Protection
Kenya: The Principal Secretary of the State Department of Forestry, Ephantus Kimotho, has urged Kenya Forest Service to lay focus on resource mobilization and stakeholder engagement as a key strategic…
Homa-Bay county schools to compete in tree growing
Kenya: The Governor of Homa-Bay County, Gladys Wanga, has launched a school tree growing competition that will involve all schools in the county in a bid to increase the country's…
Kenya celebrates International Day of forests to raise awareness
Kenya: The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21st March the International Day of Forests in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.
Kenya Forest discusses post-mining land strategy with BTL
Kenya: KFS/KFC and Base Titanium Limited (BTL) have continued with discussions on BTL post-mining land use strategy (PMLU) and takeover of the BTL facility; and plan and strategize on PMLU…
Forest Ranger allegedly shoots bar tender in Narok County dispute
Kenya: There has been a shooting incident at Kimogoro trading centre, Narok South Sub-County in Narok County, allegedly involving a Forest Ranger. According to police reports, it is alleged that…
Kenya Forest ministry emphasizes need for more rangers to protect forests
Kenya: The CS Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry Soipan Tuya has underscored the importance of recruiting additional rangers saying that they will help to address the staffing gaps…
Baringo County and KFS Commit to Grow Tree Cover
Kenya: The Kenya Forest Service and the County Government of Baringo have agreed to work together in taking climate change action that is aimed at addressing the effects of climate…
Kenya Ministry of Environment, Soipan Tuya, heads Sandalwood Burning Exercise
Kenya: The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Soipan Tuya today presided over Sandalwood Burning Exercise at DCI headquarters.
Kenya Ministry of Forest launches Kakamega Forest Fence Project
Kenya: The CS Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Soipan Tuya have presided over the launch of the Kakamega Forest Fence Project. The forest's 117km perimeter that traverses both…