The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, with preliminary accounts indicating that the helicopter may have crashed during an attempted take-off or manoeuvre in the vicinity of the golf club
By Chrispho OwuorThe Service said the legal framework governing the club's occupation changed following the enactment of the Forest Conservation and Management Act, 2007.
By Bradley BosireThe club did not explain the basis of KFS’s claim over the section or provide details on the boundaries at the centre of the dispute. It also did not give a timeline for when members could regain access to the eight holes.
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By Maureen KinyanjuiThe forest agency said the destruction appeared to have been deliberately instigated by a few individuals in an attempt to incite members of the local community
By Chrispho OwuorThe senator questioned how any plans to interfere with Kakamega Forest could be considered, saying forests should be preserved instead of being opened up for development.
By Bradley BosireGovernment Pathologist Johansen Oduor, who led the postmortem at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), said the examination could not establish the cause of death because the body had badly decomposed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiLSK President Charles Kanjama says the discovery of Wairimu's body came just two days after advocate Edward Muthee Kariuki was shot dead in Athi River, saying the back-to-back deaths had shaken the legal fraternity.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a public notice issued on Monday, KFS said the proposed airstrip would be located at Kithoka Beat in Meru Forest Station and occupy approximately 11 hectares of land.
By David AbonyoAccording to the notice, the airstrip is planned for Kithoka Beat within the Meru Forest Station and is expected to enhance aviation access for forest management activities, improve emergency response operations and support economic growth in the region.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Green Belt Movement, founded in 1977 by women under the National Women Council, focuses on restoring degraded land, improving livelihoods, and protecting water catchment areas.
By Chrispho OwuorIn the review of KFS accounts for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, Gathungu flagged gaps in governance, missing financial records and possible violations of the law in agreements involving community forest associations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe planting exercise took place in Tudor Creek, a key coastal ecosystem where mangroves are vital for protecting shorelines, supporting marine life and storing carbon. These forests act as natural barriers against erosion and storms, yet they remain under threat from human activity and climate change.
By Chrispho OwuorKenya Forest Service (KFS) says its ongoing mangrove restoration at Mirarani in Tudor, Mombasa, is guided by assessments of hydrology, salinity and elevation, using national guidelines to support long-term ecosystem recovery.
By Chrispho OwuorEstablished in 1956, the college functions as a Technical and Vocational Education and Training institution and was created under Section 17 of the Forest Conservation and Management Act, 2016.
By Chrispho OwuorEnvironment CS Deborah Mlongo Barasa has launched a nationwide coffee and avocado seedling drive in Trans Nzoia, targeting over one million seedlings by July to boost farmer incomes and support Kenya’s 15-billion-tree plan.
By Chrispho OwuorThe Timber Tracker System (TTS) was officially handed over to KFS during a ceremony held at the agency’s headquarters, where officials described the platform as a transformative tool designed to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the timber value chain.
By Bradley BosirePublic anxiety had grown after images circulated online showing felled trees and construction activity in parts of Karura, prompting speculation about possible encroachment or plans to privatise sections of the forest.
By Bradley BosireThe 8.4-kilometre pipeline is set to deliver an extra 211 million litres of water daily, which will benefit over three million residents in the eastern parts of the city.
By Maureen KinyanjuiForest authorities explained that paths leading to the caves, waterfalls, bridges, and the Ruaka picnic site had been blocked off due to safety concerns. Rising river levels have made the routes unsafe, prompting officials to restrict movement in those parts of the forest.
By David AbonyoKFS explained that the project is intended to strengthen tree nursery operations, improve efficiency in seedling production, and remain fully compliant with forest conservation regulations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiBaringo South MP Charles Kamuren condemns the demolition of Laromoru School in Mukutani Forest, questions fellow MPs’ role, and orders the school rebuilt within 14 days to protect children’s education.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe directive was issued on Thursday during her inspection of the Kinale Forest tree nursery in Kiambu County, which she described as a strategic facility in the country’s national tree growing and restoration programme.
By David AbonyoMukutani Forest in Baringo South has recently drawn political attention, as the Baringo MP, Florence Jematiah, has been in a public dispute with the Chief Conservator of the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), Alex Lemarkoko, who is from the Ilchamus community.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe service stressed that under Kenyan law, resisting or assaulting a public officer is a criminal offence. Citing Section 63 of the Penal Code, KFS said forest rangers are recognised public officers empowered to carry out lawful arrests within gazetted forest areas.
By Chrispho OwuorThrough the Jaza Miti initiative, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has expanded seedling production in collaboration with NGOs, corporate organisations, and community forest associations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a joint announcement made on July 17, the two institutions confirmed the signing of a Service Contract establishing the Kenya Forestry College Student Funding Scheme (KFC-SF).
By Brenda SockyKFS acknowledged the concerns, saying the issues raised have been shared through the press, social media and phone calls.
By Samuel OtienoKFS explained that the project was approved following a thorough Environmental Impact Assessment, and it aligns with the Ngong Road Forest Management Plan.
By Maureen Kinyanjui