The Government called on Kenyans to take practical and collective action to protect and restore the environment ahead of National Mazingira Day, to be marked on 10th October 2026. Speaking at the Kenya Forest Service Nairobi Conservancy Office, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr Deborah Barasa, EGH urged Kenyans to support the […]
The Kenya Forest Service in partnership with Big Ship Organization conducted a cleanup exercise in Mikindani Ward (Jomvu Constituency) Mombasa as part of preparations for the upcoming mangrove tree planting activity to mark Mazingira Day on 10th October 2026. The exercise was led by the County Forest Conservator Mombasa, Mr. Benard Wahome alongside Big Ship […]
The three-day Disciplined Services Protestant Chaplains Training came to a close at the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Headquarters, Karura, with participating chaplains receiving certificates upon successfully completing the programme held under the theme “Equipping the Chaplain for the Work of Ministry.” The training brought together chaplaincy representatives from the KFS, KWS, KPS, APS, Kenya Prisons […]
Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Mr. Alex Lemarkoko, EBS joined Service Commanders and senior security officials at the National Youth Service (NYS) Pass-Out Parade held at the NYS Paramilitary Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The ceremony, presided over by Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development Hon. Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku, marked the successful […]
The Kenya Forest Service concluded a week-long Plantation Management Plans Review (PMPR) workshop, held from 28 September to 1 October at the Mau Regional Forest Conservator’s Office, Nakuru. The workshop brought together technical teams from Survey, Inventory and Plantation and Management to strengthen coordination and enhance a practical, data-driven approach to the development of Plantation […]
Chaplains from Kenya’s uniformed disciplined services have converged at the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Headquarters, Karura, for a three-day training aimed at strengthening spiritual leadership, pastoral care and professional chaplaincy. The training, running from 1st to 3rd October 2026 under the theme “Equipping the Chaplain for the Work of Ministry,” brings together representatives from the […]
Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Alex Lemarkoko hosted Zoological Society of London (ZSL) CEO Kathryn England at the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Headquarters in Karura, Nairobi. England was accompanied by ZSL Chief Conservation Officer Andrew Terry. The meeting reviewed the KFS–ZSL partnership, which began in 2024 and was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the World Wide Fund for Nature Kenya (WWF-Kenya) have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in forest landscape restoration, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. The agreement, signed by Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Mr. Alex Lemarkoko, EBS, ‘ndc’ (K), and WWF-Kenya Chief Executive Officer Mr. […]
Kenya Forest Service (KFS), in collaboration with partners, has strengthened efforts towards the restoration and sustainable management of Dundori Forest, culminating in the handover of 68 fully restored hectares of forest to KFS. The France Ambassador to Kenya, Waadid Benaabou, who was the Chief Guest, commended the efforts towards restoring Dundori Forest and emphasized the […]
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) presided over the handover of a 32-kilometre electric fence constructed through the Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust under the ISLA Project at the South West Mau Forest Block. The 11-strand fence, comprising seven live wires and four earth wires, has eight outposts and will strengthen forest protection and boundary management. […]











