Topic: KFS
Public Barred From Parts of Karura Forest Until Further Notice
Mar 06, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has barred members of the public from accessing sections of Karura Forest following heavy rainfall that has caused rivers within the forest to overflow....
KFS Explains Construction of NYS Barracks at Karura Headquarters
Feb 27, 2026 at 09:13 AM
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has moved to clarify the status of ongoing construction works within its headquarters at Karura Forest....
How AI Helped KFS Detect and Respond to Ontulili Forest Fire
Feb 21, 2026 at 01:41 PM
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has explained how artificial intelligence enabled swift detection and response to a wildfire in Ontulili Forest....
KFS Addresses Alleged Assault of Man Found Illegally Cutting Indigenous Trees
Dec 30, 2025 at 12:21 PM
KFS has issued a statement addressing allegations circulating on social media that its officers unlawfully assaulted a man at forest stations in Elgeyo Marakwet County....
KFS Warns of Scammers Using WhatsApp to Extort Kenyans
Nov 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The agency emphasized that the public is advised to report any suspicious communication to the nearest police station....
Gov’t Issues Notice to Drivers Transporting Timber, Charcoal
Sep 30, 2025 at 01:19 PM
The warning comes amid reports of fraudulent documents circulating in the market....
KFS Addresses Claims of Construction Resumption in Ngong Road Forest
Sep 16, 2025 at 07:16 AM
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has moved to address claims suggesting that construction works have resumed in Ngong Road Forest....
KFS Introduces Drone Surveillance to Enhance Security in Karura Forest
Sep 15, 2025 at 09:08 AM
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has introduced drone surveillance in a bid to strengthen security in Karura Forest....
Storm at Karura: Community Workers and Forest Projects Caught in Crossfire
Sep 14, 2025 at 02:32 PM
Fiu Nifiu urged both KFS and FKF to de-escalate the row and pursue mediation to safeguard the forest’s future in the spirit and letter of the Forest Conservation and Management A...
KFS Addresses Petition to Revoke eCitizen Payment System at Karura Forest
Sep 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The Kenya Forest Service dismissed the claims in the petition, terming them as false and misleading....
KFS Issues Alert Over Alleged Python Sighting at Karura Forest
Sep 05, 2025 at 10:16 AM
KFS has cautioned members of the public visiting Karura Forest following reports of an alleged python sighting in the forest....
Why Payments for Karura Forest Shifted to eCitizen – KFS
Sep 02, 2025 at 09:12 AM
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has reiterated that payments related to entry and services within Karura Forest will strictly be made through the eCitizen platform....
Friends of Karura Forest Announce Next Move After KFS Takeover of Karura Forest
Sep 01, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Karanja Njoroge announced that the Friends of Karura Forest will challenge the Kenya Forest Service’s takeover of Karura Forest....
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David Maraga Takes President Ruto Head-on Over Karura Forest
Aug 31, 2025 at 09:51 AM
David Maraga has criticized President William Ruto over recent changes at the Karura Forest....
Green Belt Movement Protests KFS Takeover of Karura Forest
Aug 29, 2025 at 02:49 PM
KFS announced that all visitor payments for Karura Forest services must now be processed through the eCitizen....
KFS Introduces New Payment System for Karura Forest Visitors
Aug 29, 2025 at 09:45 AM
KFS has announced that all payments for services at Karura Forest will now be made through the e-Citizen platform....
KFS, HELB Sign Deal to Offer Loan to Select Students
Jul 17, 2025 at 03:24 PM
The KFS and HELB have signed an agreement to offer financial support to students pursuing forestry-related studies....
KFS Explains Why Trees Are Being Cut in Thogoto Forest
Jul 15, 2025 at 06:43 PM
KFS has confirmed that ongoing tree-cutting activities in Thogoto Forest are part of a scheduled harvesting process of plantation trees....
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KFS Responds To Viral Video Showing Deforestation In Karura Forest
Jul 04, 2025 at 10:53 AM
"This video was recorded by a cyclist in two areas that were allocated for the harvesting of exotic tree species."...
Kenya Forest Service Suspends Construction of Eco-Camp in Ngong Forest
May 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The Kenya Forest Service has temporarily suspended the ongoing construction of a bush eco-camp in Ngong Road Forest following public outcry....
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