The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Board Chairman Mr.Titus Korir, embarked on a significant visit to several parks under the management of KFS. This visit aimed to assess the state of these natural reserves and underscored the importance of sustainable management practices for Kenya’s biodiversity hotspots. Accompanied by representatives including Boniface Ndirangu the CFA treasurer who […]
It was pomp and color as KFS hosted Her Excellency the Second Lady Dr. Pastor Dorcas Rigathi to tree planting, games and fun activities to mark the World Environment Day at Karura Forest, KFS headquarters. Received by the Board Chairman Mr Titus Korir, Her Excellency led participants in planting 350 tree seedlings and further donating […]
Happening now Her Excellency The Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Rigathi is visiting KFS to mark the World Environment Day. The Second Lady is expected to plant more than 300 seedlings with the Special Olympics Kenya Team at Karura Forest. She was received at KFS HQ by the Board Chairman Mr. Titus Korir, Principal CCF Charity […]
World Environment Day celebrated annually on June 5th, is a global event organized by the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection and sustainable living. One of the most effective ways to celebrate this day is by planting trees. Trees are essential for maintaining the balance of our ecosystem and provide […]
Mangrove Ecosystems and Wetlands are vital ecosystems that support biodiversity, clean water, and climate resilience. The Service received a major boost towards implementing its mandate of protecting and reserving these crucial ecosystems for achievement of #SDG15 & sustainable future. This follows donation of forest alert systems equipment from Wetlands International (WI) received by KFS, Commandant, […]
The Chief Conservator of Forests Mr Alex Lemarkoko visited Cherengani Forest station in Elgeyo Marakwet County, to assess a shooting incident that occurred last night leading to the unfortunate demise of two Forest Rangers and injury to one more. The injured Forest Ranger is recuperating in hospital. The suspected assailant later on turned the weapon […]
The CS for Agriculture Hon. Mithika Linturi and Forestry PS, Gitonga Mugambi, led tree growing exercise in Meru County. A total of 15.6 million trees have been grown, since the beginning of weekly planting by the Cabinet. The CS noted that he was impressed with KFS performance in leading the 15 billion tree growing exercise […]
In a remarkable display of solidarity for forest and wildlife conservation, the 2024 Rhino Charge has concluded with resounding success, raising over 300 million Kenya Shillings. The event, organized by the Rhino Ark Charitable Trust, saw participants and sponsors alike rally behind the noble cause of protecting endangered species and vital ecosystems. Established in 1988 […]
The President of the Republic of Kenya His Excellency Dr. William Ruto led the nation in commemoration of Madaraka Day held at the Masinde Muliro Stadium in Bungoma County. This years celebration was marked under the theme; ‘Agriculture and Food Security. During his address, the President noted that change in weather patterns and climatic conditions […]
The Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Mr. Alex Lemarkoko held discussions in his office with officers from Traffic International East Africa and Tanzania Forest Service (TFS) on the piloting of a timber tracking system in Kenya to enhance chain of custody and traceability of timber products in the country. This is following the introduction of […]











