President William Ruto has ordered the sacking of 23 forest managers and rangers from the Kenya Forest Service over allegations of being involved in corruption.
Speaking during the pass-out of KFS rangers recruits in Gilgil, Nakuru County, on Wednesday, President Ruto said his government will not allow a few individuals to continue destroying Kenyan forests via corruption.
"Kupitia kwa ushirikiano na Wizara husika na KFS, kumepatikana wale wafanyikazi wa KFS waliozembea kazini, walio wafisadi na walioshugulika na kusaidia kuharibika kwa misitu ya Taifa Letu la Kenya," Ruto said.
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"Nimeamrisha bodi ya KFS, wale wote waliopatikana wakizembea, ama wakijihusisha na ufisadi ama wakichangia kuharibika kwa misitu yetu, wote waondolewe kazini na wapeleke kortini."
President Ruto said that there must be a thorough clean-up in the Kenya Forest Service to make sure those sabotaging environmental conservation efforts in the country are tamed.
"From tomorrow, I don't want them in government payroll. These are people who are saboteurs and who are encouraging the destruction of the environment," he said.
"We are going to take all necessary steps to protect our environment and ensure that good officers have an opportunity to serve our country with integrity."
