The KFS Board Chairman Mr. Titus Korir has assured the Management that the Board will ensure that all policies and instruments that have been put in place to enhance forest conservation and management will be implemented.
The Board noted that the Service was making great strides in executing it’s mandate even though a number of challenges still continue to slow down progress especially inadequate resources which were hampering the the implementation of key activities. These include provision of enough housing for most of the newly recruited rangers and other staff as well as acquisition of working tools for the officers.
The Chairman said that they will facilitate the management to actualize the various proposals for the diversification of revenue streams to avoid overeliance on the exchequer and the traditional sources of revenue which are fraught with disruptions.
On the implementation of the 15 billion tree growing campaign, the Board noted that the Service had aligned it’s strategic plan to the flagship government programme. They however agreed with the management that there was need to establish and strengthen implementing teams in the field especially at the sub-county level.
The Chairman was speaking at the closing of a three day retreat for the Board of Directors and the KFS Management where they were briefed on the various programmes being implemented by the Service. They were also informed on of the various gaps in the staff establishment which needed to be filled yo optimize output.
The Principal Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests Mrs. Charity Munyasia thanked the Board their unwavering support that had enabled the Service achieve a number of accomplishments including the recruitment of forest rangers and technical officers some of whom were currently undergoing training. She noted the Service was set to spearhead the 15 billion tree growing campaign riding on the government’s goodwill and support from stakeholders. The she expressed confidence that with an enabling environment, the Service was motivated to deliver on its mandate and ensure that country benefits from the provision of sufficient environmental services.
Other Board members present included the Vice Chairman Mr. Kunal Chowdhari among other members and the KFS senior management team.
