Makongo Forest Stories

Campbell Scott case: Murder suspect to face trial as co-accused becomes state witness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Ingonga dropped charges against Mutinda, who has been directed to assist the police in capturing two other suspects who remain at large.

The public must obtain permits before transporting forest products, KFS warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The clarification came after a company in Sabatia, Vihiga County, questioned the legality of an arrest involving the transportation of bamboo.

Tension as Al-Shabaab insurgents storm Mangai village in Boni Forest, preach to locals
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 16, 2025

The incident happened on Saturday evening around 6 pm when residents, most of whom are Muslims, were preparing for the evening prayers and breaking th...

Suspect in British businessman Campbell Scott’s murder dies by suicide in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Preliminary investigations indicate that Musembi is suspected of first having taken some poisonous substance in an attempted suicide, but when did not...

Families of Shakahola victims left in limbo as DNA testing faces funding shortfall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

So far, 333 DNA samples have been tested out of the 453 bodies recovered, yet only a fraction have been matched to their relatives.

KFS warns Kenyans of fraudsters scamming job seekers for money
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

KFS stressed that all recruitment processes and staff promotions are conducted transparently through official channels and do not require any payment.

Witness recounts how Mackenzie lured followers to Shakahola, away from public scrutiny
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 03, 2025

The witness said he was given a motorcycle which he used to transport bodies to their mass burial sites.

Caught between culture and conservation: Why Boni people are unhappy with KWS
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 03, 2025

Batika Delo of Milimani says banning the Bonis from hunting inside Boni Forest was the biggest injustice that the government has done.

Kenya battles surge in wildfires as 180 blazes recorded in two months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

KFS officials warn that the fire season, driven by high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, is expected to last until mid-March.

Fires in Nairobi and Ruma national parks persist as emergency teams battle to contain them
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

Authorities suspect that the fires were caused by human activities such as discarded cigarettes, arson and honey harvesting, combined with extremely d...

CS Duale vows to block illegal occupation of forest land
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 27, 2025

Duale emphasised that while the process of title revocation takes time, the government has already taken action to stop illegal constructions on fores...

New report shows Kenya losing Sh534 billion annually to deforestation, forest degradation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The report warns that the ongoing destruction of forests costs the economy at least three per cent of its gross domestic product annually.

Duale cautions KFS to ensure only registered saw millers access forest plantations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

CS Duale warned against the harassment of KFS officials, urging them to focus on sustainable forest management.

The unsettling tradition of forced marriages, kidnapping brides in Kenya's Boni community
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 10, 2025

Many Boni girls were captured while fetching water in rivers, collecting firewood or working in the fields.

Meet Mohamed Nyatta, Boni community's first university graduate
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 31, 2025

Today, Nyatta is working as a police constable and is currently stationed at the Diani Police Station.

Kenya Forest Service explains exotic tree harvesting in Karura, Thogoto forests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

According to KFS, the move is part of a planned operation aimed at maintaining the forests' ecological health and promoting sustainable management.

Ruweida Obbo: Lamu’s fearless legislator fighting for equality, end of drug abuse
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 26, 2025

Apart from defending girls, Ruweida has also been at the forefront of denouncing vices, especially drug abuse, in Lamu County.

Green Belt Movement seeks answers over developments near Karura Forest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

GBM has also called for accountability, transparency, and adherence to the rule of law in managing Kenya's forests, urging an immediate investigation...

Research reveals previously unknown genetic diversity of wild chimpanzees shaped by habitats
Reuters  |  Jan 11, 2025

The study found that forest-dwelling chimpanzees showed changes in genes associated with disease resistance.

Major boost in war against terror as government acquires state of the art drones from Turkey
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 01, 2025

It also comes in handy for use in areas like Boni forest where the dense forest cover limits the visibility of militia, who exploit that to sneak into...

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