Also known as: KFS
Government agency that investigates illegal logging, partners with space agencies on forest monitoring, and conducts forest conservation initiatives including fencing and mangrove planting.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
The Standard
… Onunga said the construction and laying pipes, and their repair and replacement has caused a lot of disturbance and destruction to the mangrove swamp.He accused Kenya Forest Service (KFS) of granting AGOL a special use licence over approximately 23.103 hectares of forest land wit …
High Court stops Oil company expansion over spillage into mangrove forestThe Standard
… d not mince words when it suspended the exercise, finding that a change of venue, from Meru National Polytechnic to ASK grounds with less than 24 hours' warning could not meet the constitutional threshold for meaningful engagement.Despite the court order, the Kenya Forest Service …
Public participation forum on Imenti Forest project was a shamCitizen Digital
… The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) says the proposed airstrip will improve aviation access for forest management operations, enhance emergency response and support regional economic development through increased investment and job creation. …
Construction begins on Imenti Forest airstrip despite court ordersThe Standard
… The Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Forest Service and National Environment Management Authority were not created to enable degradation of protected ecosystems for urban development. …
Why courts are the last line of defence for our environmentCitizen Digital
… They also demanded a forensic audit of Kenya Forest Service land linked to Kiage's legal work, as well as regular public briefings on the progress of the investigations. …
LSK leads nationwide protests over deaths of two advocatesThe Standard
… ir petition to the Inspector General the laws asked for a high-level investigation team to be set up and LSK to be involved and to be kept updated of what is happening, we have asked for justice. “We have asked for investigations of what has been happening at Kenya Forest Service …
Lawyers demand speedy probe into colleagues' killingsThe Standard
… He added that residents had engaged the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and reached an understanding on how communities living around the forest would continue benefiting from its resources."We are free to practise beekeeping inside the forest, and KFS has assured us that we will not …
Kaptagat residents back forest fencing ahead of launch of second conservation phaseCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed fresh details surrounding the death of Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige, saying probe remains active and that homicide has not been ruled out despite an inconclus …
DCI reveals new details in probe into death of KFS legal manager Esther KeigeCitizen Digital
… The coalition faulted the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), accusing them of failing to safeguard K …
Conservationists fault Gov't over contradictory push to plant 15 billion trees while 'clearing' forestsCapital News
… The movement further referred to the deaths of Kenya Forest Service Legal Affairs Manager Esther Wairimu Keige and advocate Edward Kariuki Muthee, saying the cases raised serious concerns over security in the country. …
Linda Mwananchi accuses Ruto of turning Kenya into a ‘mafia nation’Climate change stakeholders are meeting in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County, for a three-day National Climate Literacy Campaign 2026 bringing together learners, teachers, youth, government agencies, civil society and private-sector players to promote climate knowledge translation into practical action and community-led environmental solutions.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Climate change stakeholders are meeting in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County, for a three-day National Climate Literacy Campaign 2026 bringing together learners, teachers, youth, government agencies, civil society and private-sector players to promote climate knowledge translation into practical action and community-led environmental solutions.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu, nominee for IPOA chairperson, pledged to the National Assembly committee that he would speak "truth to power," defend Kenyans' rights, and maintain the authority's independence while cooperating with the National Police Service. He emphasized that IPOA should remain independent in investigating police misconduct and handling abuse complaints, and that cooperation should not mean subordination to police command.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Forest Service has launched investigations after approximately 350 young trees were illegally felled in the Makunga Forest Block in Trans Nzoia County. KFS said the felling appeared deliberately orchestrated to provoke local residents and described it as a violation of forest protection laws.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Forest Service is partnering with the Kenya Space Agency to use satellite technology and Earth observation data to strengthen forest monitoring and track tree-growing efforts. The collaboration aims to improve the National Forest Resources Assessment with more accurate information on forest cover, restoration activities, and conservation priorities.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Duncan Ojwang Oburu, IPOA chairperson nominee, told MPs on Wednesday that he would defend Kenyan rights and keep the oversight body independent from police interference, emphasizing that cooperation with the National Police Service should not mean subordination during misconduct investigations.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa says Community Forest Associations are vital for reaching Kenya's 30% tree cover goal, noting that CFAs manage forest resources, establish nurseries, and lead forest restoration efforts. Kenya has 233 registered CFAs, with around 80% actively involved in forest conservation.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Kutung in Kipkelion West Constituency have united with the Kenya Forest Service to fight illegal logging and charcoal burning in Tendeno Forest, constructing facilities for KFS rangers and committing to community-led protection efforts.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Environment and Lands Court has temporarily stopped construction of a road through Ngong Road Forest and an eco-lodge project within the forest, pending the hearing of a petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya, the Green Belt Movement and JustAct against KURA, Kenya Forest Service and developer Konyon Company Limited.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Catholic Diocese of Kericho has called on the government to urgently intervene to stop alleged destruction of the Londiani Forest Block and address rising tensions over land at the Samburet Tea Estate. Bishop Alfred Rotich warned that continued forest destruction and conflict could threaten the environment, livelihoods, and peaceful coexistence among communities in the area.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme announced that in 10 years it has restored 2,765 hectares of the Kaptagat forest ecosystem, a critical water tower in the North Rift covering 4,000 hectares, and planted over two million trees. The initiative also provides livelihood improvements including high-value crops and controlled grazing licenses to address poverty, identified as a key driver of forest degradation.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Environment and Land Court in Iten has lifted temporary orders that restrained the Kenya Forest Service from fencing Kaptagat Forest, allowing the conservation programme to proceed while the substantive case remains before the court. The dispute arose after applicants sought to stop the fencing, citing concerns over public participation and the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment process, and the court has allowed Kaptagat Community Forest Associations to be joined in the proceedings.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Environment and Land Court in Iten lifted a July 15 restraining order that had halted fencing of Kaptagat Forest by the Kenya Forest Service. The court's decision allows the conservation exercise—a 270-kilometre electric fence project that began in May—to resume despite objections from five individuals and community groups who cited lack of public participation and environmental impact assessment.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
A section of an electric fence being erected around Kaptagat Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet has been destroyed by suspected vandals. Locals held a peaceful protest condemning the destruction and demanding an investigation, arguing that political forces are trying to frustrate conservation efforts.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Scouts Association and Kenya Forest Service will convene 5,000 volunteers at the Jomvu Mangrove Ecosystem in Mombasa County on Sunday to attempt a Guinness World Record for most people planting mangrove trees simultaneously, coinciding with the International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sawmillers from Kiambu and neighbouring regions have petitioned the government, alleging that a shift from competitive bidding to private auctioneer-led timber sales is flawed and exposes taxpayers to revenue losses. According to one sawmiller, the winning bid of Ksh.12 million was awarded despite higher offers, including one of Ksh.15 million.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Environment and Land Court in Iten lifted a temporary halt on the fencing of Kaptagat Forest after hearing an application by five individuals opposing the project. The fencing, which began in May 2026, had been temporarily stopped on July 15 by court order; opponents argued the Kenya Forest Service had not conducted public participation or an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Sabor in Kaptagat, Elgeyo Marakwet County, have distanced themselves from the vandalism of sections of an electric fence being installed around Kaptagat Forest on the night of July 21, 2026, saying neither they nor their children were responsible for damaging the infrastructure.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is attracting international financing and partnerships to restore 10.6 million hectares of degraded land by 2032 under its National Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy, with a focus on arid and semi-arid regions that cover approximately 89 percent of the country's land mass.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is pursuing nine asset recovery suits to reclaim 7.6 acres of public land in Milimani, Kisumu City, valued at approximately Sh790 million, which it says was unlawfully grabbed from the Kenya Prisons Service and converted into private ownership through fraudulent processes. The disputed property, whose total value including developments is estimated at Sh4.3 billion, forms part of an original 16-acre parcel reserved for prison staff housing and regional offices.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's tree-planting initiatives, including the Plant Your Age programme, should be viewed as central to national security and family welfare. The author notes that about 1.7 billion trees have been planted since 2022 toward Kenya's 15-billion-tree goal, and calls for families to participate in forestry as a path to prosperity.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents and the Kinoru Primary School board of management have opposed plans by the National Government Constituency Development Fund to acquire part of the school's land for construction of a sub-county headquarters and police post, arguing the school's land is already constrained and calling for alternative sites to be identified.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court in Mombasa has issued temporal orders stopping African Oil and Gas Company (AGOL) from further expanding into the Coastal Mangrove Swamp Forest, following allegations that the company's operations have caused ecological harm to the Kilindini Bay mangrove ecosystem through oil spills, construction works, and disturbance of flora and fauna.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that a public participation forum on the proposed Imenti State Lodge, Airstrip and golf course inside Imenti Forest was a "sham," with a lawyer denied the microphone, conservationists jeered and removed by security, and the Kenya Forest Service proceeding despite an Environment and Land Court suspension order due to inadequate notice of venue change.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Work has commenced on a proposed airstrip within Imenti Forest in Meru County despite a court order blocking the project pending determination of a petition challenging it. Proponents argue the airstrip is critical infrastructure that will unlock economic potential and create employment, while opponents question the legality of recent activities and a public participation forum held despite the court order.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that state agencies tasked with environmental protection—NEMA, KWS, and Kenya Forest Service—are instead enabling ecosystem destruction through amendments to safeguard laws and approval of development projects in protected areas. The writer contends that Kenya's courts, empowered by Articles 42, 69, and 70 of the Constitution, may be the last defence against state-led environmental harm.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyers across Kenya took to the streets to protest the killings of advocates Edward Kariuki Muthee and Esther Wairimu Kiage, demanding enhanced security for the legal profession and urging authorities to expedite investigations and hold those responsible accountable.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyers across Kenya held a nationwide Purple Ribbon March on Friday calling for prompt, independent and transparent investigations into the recent deaths of advocates Edward Kariuki Muthee and Esther Wairimu Keige, found dead in Athi River and Juja respectively. The legal fraternity says the killings pose a threat to the rule of law and access to justice.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Elgeyo Marakwet County living adjacent to Kaptagat Forest have backed the ongoing electric fencing of the 20,000-hectare ecosystem, arguing it is necessary to curb forest degradation caused by illegal grazing and logging. The fencing, begun in May, is part of a 10-year conservation programme with supporters dismissing opposition from what they describe as non-local forest users.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has revealed that the probe into the death of Kenya Forest Service Legal Services Manager Esther Wairimu Keige remains active, with homicide not ruled out despite an inconclusive post-mortem examination. Keige's body was recovered at a coffee plantation in Juja, Kiambu County, weeks after her disappearance on June 10, 2026, after she was dropped at a Shell petrol station in Juja to inquire about gym services and did not return.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Environmental groups say Kenya's 15 billion tree-planting target by 2032 contradicts ongoing destruction of existing forests and green spaces for infrastructure and commercial development, threatening climate and biodiversity commitments.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →