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The report warns that the ongoing destruction of forests costs the economy at least three per cent of its gross domestic product annually.
CS Duale warned against the harassment of KFS officials, urging them to focus on sustainable forest management.
Many Boni girls were captured while fetching water in rivers, collecting firewood or working in the fields.
Today, Nyatta is working as a police constable and is currently stationed at the Diani Police Station.
According to KFS, the move is part of a planned operation aimed at maintaining the forests' ecological health and promoting sustainable management.
Apart from defending girls, Ruweida has also been at the forefront of denouncing vices, especially drug abuse, in Lamu County.
GBM has also called for accountability, transparency, and adherence to the rule of law in managing Kenya's forests, urging an immediate investigation...
The study found that forest-dwelling chimpanzees showed changes in genes associated with disease resistance.
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...
In 2014, Mangai was among the five dispensaries in Boni Forest that were shut down indefinitely due to recurrent attacks, raids and vandalism.
The court's decision follows a petition filed by the Greenbelt Movement, which opposes the government's plans to encroach on Karura Forest.
When the deal was first revealed, Prof. Ayiro described the Zion Forest project as a means to enhance Daystar’s green spaces.
He noted that his office will provide a way forward on the matter which has attracted great public interest.
The decision to dissolve KWTA is part of the government's broader effort to rationalise state corporations and eliminate overlapping functions.
A report by the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) reveals that six million eucalyptus trees were felled between January and June 2024 for proc...
The environmental organisation has urged Kenyans to take action and protect Karura, describing it as a vital part of the nation’s heritage.
They argued that the youth, being familiar with the area, would provide more effective security than the current Kenya Defense Forces personnel.
The initiative also includes drones, advanced firefighting vehicles, personal protective equipment (PPE), and specialised training for response teams.
He clarified that the KFS and the Friends of Karura Forest are conducting the logging under the Karura Forest Participatory Forest Management Plan.
This initiative aimed to create alternative livelihoods for the Swahili-Bajuni community, traditionally known for fishing and logging.
