timber Stories

Ruto lifts nationwide logging ban, pledges Kenyan-made furniture revolution
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 28, 2025

With mature trees now available for local sawmillers, Ruto aims to boost the timber industry, empower Kenyan youth and end decades of furniture import...

KFS warns timber, charcoal traders over forged transport documents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

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...

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.

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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