KFS Stories
The project, described as an “eco-tourism” initiative, involves building 11 luxury cottages, two restaurants, and other upscale facilities, which GBM...
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...
The Kenya Forest Service said the suspension is necessary to allow time for roundtable discussions with all stakeholders to address the public’s conce...
The clarification follows a letter from the Greenbelt Movement, a nature conservation organisation, which alleged that a luxury hotel was being built...
The clarification came after a company in Sabatia, Vihiga County, questioned the legality of an arrest involving the transportation of bamboo.
KFS stressed that all recruitment processes and staff promotions are conducted transparently through official channels and do not require any payment.
KFS officials warn that the fire season, driven by high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, is expected to last until mid-March.
CS Duale warned against the harassment of KFS officials, urging them to focus on sustainable forest management.
According to KFS, the move is part of a planned operation aimed at maintaining the forests' ecological health and promoting sustainable management.
He noted that his office will provide a way forward on the matter which has attracted great public interest.
The initiative also includes drones, advanced firefighting vehicles, personal protective equipment (PPE), and specialised training for response teams.
Duale condemned the incident terming it as "repugnant" and a clear violation of human dignity and rights, emphasising that such actions cannot be tole...
Ruto also instructed KFS management to ensure that all tenders awarded are conducted transparently.
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...
The halt in raw veneer exports is intended to curb this practice, allowing trees to mature and contribute to the national restoration goals.
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.
