KFS Stories

Green Belt Movement threatens legal action over Ngong Forest hotel project
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 27, 2025

The project, described as an “eco-tourism” initiative, involves building 11 luxury cottages, two restaurants, and other upscale facilities, which GBM...

Kenya Forest Service reveals company behind controversial hotel project in Ngong Road Forest
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 27, 2025

While KFS said Konyon Company Ltd won the tender to construct the 11 cottages, the National Environment Management Authority said that it did not issu...

Construction of eco-camp in Ngong Road Forest suspended after uproar
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 18, 2025

The Kenya Forest Service said the suspension is necessary to allow time for roundtable discussions with all stakeholders to address the public’s conce...

KFS refutes claims of luxury hotel in Ngong Road Forest, says construction of eco-camp ongoing
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 16, 2025

The clarification follows a letter from the Greenbelt Movement, a nature conservation organisation, which alleged that a luxury hotel was being built...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

KFS, NEMA ordered to revoke licenses for Karura Golf Range project in Ngong
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

He noted that his office will provide a way forward on the matter which has attracted great public interest.

Kenya launches Sh2.8 billion forest fire detection system to combat fires
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2024

The initiative also includes drones, advanced firefighting vehicles, personal protective equipment (PPE), and specialised training for response teams.

CS Duale orders suspension of forest rangers accused of brutality in Kwale
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2024

Duale condemned the incident terming it as "repugnant" and a clear violation of human dignity and rights, emphasising that such actions cannot be tole...

KFS to manage its own finances after generating Sh4.7 billion, Ruto says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2024

Ruto also instructed KFS management to ensure that all tenders awarded are conducted transparently.

Auditor General flags KFS over Sh2.1bn unpaid tax, ethnic hiring issues
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 29, 2024

According to a new report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, 26 per cent of the 2,666 rangers recruited in February 2023 came from one ethnic communit...

CS Duale orders immediate ban on raw veneer exports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2024

The halt in raw veneer exports is intended to curb this practice, allowing trees to mature and contribute to the national restoration goals.

Timber movement permit fees rise to Sh25,570 in new govt structure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2024

Under the new fee structure, the total cost for a timber movement permit costs Sh25,570, a major adjustment from the previous amount of Sh2,000.

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