Govt Explains Massive Tree Cutting Exercise in Aberdare Forest
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS), on Sunday, January 26, took to social media to clarify claims that the Aberdare Forest was under destruction. The service announced in a statement that…
Kenya Forest Service Issues Alert on Fraudsters Enquiring About Forest Plantations Harvesting
The Kenya Forest Service on Wednesday, January 22, informed Kenyans of a new method used by fraudsters to swindle Kenyans concerning forest plantation harvesting. Through a statement, the KFS cautioned…
Government permits forest farming under strict conservation rules – Kenya News Agency
The government, through the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), is in the process of reinstating farming by communities in 138 forests in the country, under plantation establishment through livelihood scheme program,…
Environment Court Halts Kiambu Road Expansion Amid Karura Forest Scandal
The High Court has issued conservatory orders stopping the government from hiving off approximately 51.64 acres of Karura Forest land for the expansion of Kiambu Road. In a ruling, Environment…
Laikipia leaders call for de-gazettement of Mukogodo forest – Kenya News Agency
Government has been urged to degazette over 30,000 hectares of the indigenous Mukogodo forest reserve in Laikipia County to a community forest to facilitate conservation. Leaders led by Laikipia governor…
Govt Denies Report of Slicing 51 Acres of Karura Forest For Kiambu Road Expansion
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has clarified reports of an impending hiving off of 51.64 acres of Karura Forest to facilitate the expansion of Kiambu Road. In a statement released…