KFS Stories
KFS explained that the only legitimate way to acquire movement permits for forest products such as timber, logs, poles and charcoal is by visiting the...
Sandalwood produces essential oils and has parts with proven medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits.
Launched in 2022, the initiative is split into two major projects: a Sh200 billion programme under the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and a Sh300 billion...
KFS said the drones will fly regular patrols across the forest, working together with existing ground security measures to ensure a safe environment f...
The plan introduces zoning measures to protect fragile areas, addresses threats such as illegal logging, forest fires, and human-wildlife conflict, an...
Mugane contends that City Park has historically fallen under the county's jurisdiction, but KFS allegedly assumed control "secretly and irregularly."
The Bill outlines a payment-for-ecosystem services model where residents and landowners who engage in conservation would receive incentives.
A five-year roadmap crafted by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the City Park Community Forest Association (CFA) will steer the project, ensuring th...
KFS confirmed that it is aware of the video, but stressed that it cannot yet confirm whether the sighting actually occurred or if the clip is recent.
Currently, KFS is limited to managing state-owned forests, but the new proposal is designed to reflect changing environmental and global conservation...
KFS Chief Conservator of Forests Alex Lemarkoko said the audit also revealed that FKF failed to submit budgets and work plans for KFS approval, and d...
Meanwhile, Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) Association has vowed to sue KFS, saying its move to take over all entry and service fee collections at Karu...
According to KFS, the new system introduces digital payment options via phone and card, with an average wait time of about one minute. Lemarkoko said...
Starting August 29, 2025, payments for gate entry, parking, and other services in the forest, including the Sigiria block, must be made using the offi...
The decision comes after months of legal battle following a petition filed by the Greenbelt Movement in December last year, challenging the government...
Environment CS Deborah Barasa explained that forest laws allow the development of eco-tourism ventures in public forests and referred to provisions in...
In the year ending June 2024, the agency spent Sh24 million on legal services, but the Auditor-General found that its legal department lacked clear st...
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...
