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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

The journey towards 15 billion trees by 2032 has begun, and KFS is ready. Are you? We are glad to host H.E the President Dr. William Ruto, today at the Ngong Hills Forest in Kajiado County for the official launch of the National Tree Growing Restoration Campaign.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

HARVESTING OF GAZETTED FOREST PLANTATIONS. Forest Plantations comprise six percent of Kenya’s gazetted forest estate and the exotic tree species have a rotation period of 25 to 30 years after which if they are not harvested, they begin to rot.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

5 years

Do you know how many lakes we have in Mt Kenya? 26 No.1 Largest - L. Alice (48 Acres); 2nd largest - L. Michaelson (30Acres); 3rd largest - L. Ellis (28 Acres); . . . Smallest, No. 26 Lower Simba (0.21 Acres).

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

11 months

Kenya Forest Service wishes to make a clarification on a lorry *LT13* shown in this post which has been circulating online. Contrary to allegations, the images were captured in an ongoing operation at a pinus plantation in Chemususu Forest, Baringo County & not Kakamega forest.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

Attention:Recruitment of Forest Rangers, Forest Assistants and Foresters #TreesForBetterLives

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

6 years

All set for tomorrow. We will plant 6,000 tree seedlings in Karura, Wangari Maathai corner in celebration of the International Day of Forests. You are all cordially invited. Let's stop talking and start planting... @WilliamsRuto @Environment_Ke @CharlesSunkuli @MyGovKe

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

10 months

The Board of Kenya Forest Service officially appointed Mr. Alex Lemarkoko as the Chief Conservator of Forests, with effect from 2nd August 2023. This follows a successful interview process that was conducted by the KFS Board on 31st July, 2023.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

2 months

ALL TITLE DEEDS IN FOREST LANDS TO BE REVOKED The CS @Environment_Ke @HonTuya has said that all title deeds for lands inside gazetted forests will be revoked as they were issued irregularly. Noting that all gazetted forests are owned and managed by the government through,...

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

6 years

Finally found the square root..

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

8 months

PREPARING FOR PASSING OUT PARADE @KeForestService is preparing to host His Excellency President @WilliamsRuto , during our biggest ever passing out parade of Forest Rangers on 11th October where 2,700 new officers will join the Service.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

3 months

Incorporating Youths in the Fight Against Climate Change As part of the Service commitment to incorporating youth voices in the fight against climate change, today, the @CCF_Kenya Mr. Alex Lemarkoko hosted Ms. Leyla Hassanova, the #COP29 Youth Climate Champion, at KFS HQ.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

The Nationwide recruitment of KFS rangers is currently ongoing successfully. The Recruitment that aims to recruit 1900 forest rangers is being conducted at the advertised centres & began at 0800hrs & will end at 1800hrs. Recruitment is free and fair to all eligible candidates.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

7 months

13/11/2023 trees will be planted in forest ecosystems in all 47 Counties. All Kenyans are welcome to participate. A list of locations in each County will be communicated.The theme of this National exercise is ‘Restoration of Forest Ecosystem for Livelihoods & ecological services.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

8 months

His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla were today hosted by President William Ruto, for planting of ceremonial trees Afrocarpus gracilior at @StateHouseKenya , marking the start of their visit. #RoyalVisitKenya

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

Tomorrow we join the world in celebrating the International Day of Forests. Forests provide important health benefits for all people – not only those whose lives are closely intertwined with forest ecosystems, but also people far from forests, including urban populations.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

H.E the President Dr. @WilliamsRuto , today at the Ngong Hills Forest in Kajiado County officially launched the National Tree Growing Restoration Campaign, a campaign that rolls out the government's plan targeting to achieve 30% national tree cover from the current 12.13% by 2032.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

8 months

FINAL DRILLS We are pulling all stops and living nothing to chance as we prepare for the biggest ever pass-out ceremony for our newest cohort of Forest Rangers.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

7 months

November 13, 2023 has been declared a special public holiday for tree planting. The Service welcomes all Kenyans to mark the celebrations by planting trees.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

2 years

This is especially important as the Service embarks on the Presidential directive to spearhead the planting 5 billion trees by 2027.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

2 years

The President of the Republic of Kenya His Excellency Dr. @WilliamsRuto yesterday planted a ceremonial tree during the commissioning of Thiba Dam faciliated by KFS field officers. The President in his speech urged every Kenyan to plant 100 trees during the next rainy season.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

7 months

Kenya Forest Service has been leading tree planting activities across the counties as we approach the National Tree Growing Day to be marked on November 13th.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

KFS RANGER RECRUITS COURSE OFFICIALLY OPENS The Ag. @CCF_Kenya Mr. Alex Lemarkoko has today officially opened the Recruits Course No. 01/2023, which will see the training of Forest Rangers by the Forest Law Enforcement Academy (FoLEA) officers.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

8 months

Happening Now! Family, relatives, friends and members of the public have settled at the Forest Law Enforcement Academy at the NYS Gilgil parade grounds, eager to witness the passing out parade of their loved ones.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

As part of concerted efforts towards the greening agenda, the Ag. @CCF_Kenya Alex Lemarkoko today joined the President of the Republic of Kenya @WilliamsRuto in planting a ceremonial tree to mark the start of three day 3rd Judiciary Regional Symposium @SafariPark_H ... (1/5)

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

Today is Wangari Maathai & Africa Environment Day! On this day,we recognize the work and life of the late Professor Wangari Maathai who dedicated her life to promoting environmental conservation and sustainable development in Africa. #TreesForBetterLives #WangariMaathaiDay

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

8 months

RECRUITS NOW READY TO SERVE The KFS Ag. Commandant Mr. David Chege has led a rehearsal of the passing out parade of Forest Ranger recruits at the Forest Law Enforcement Academy hosted at NYS Gilgil.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

2 months

CADET AND FORESTER TRAINEES ADMISSION The long awaited admission of Cadet and Forester trainees was conducted today in an exercise that saw six hundred men and women begin their Paramilitary training.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

7 months

#FormYaMonday , Ni Kupanda Miti... #JazaMiti , #Towards15BTrees #ShortRains4Trees #Twende15BTrees

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

All Set Preparations for recruitment of Forest Rangers that will take place tomorrow 8th March, 2023 are now complete. KFS teams which received training over the weekend are spending today finalizing preparations in all 47 counties.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

H.E The President, @WilliamsRuto , hosted by the @SamburuCountyKE Governor, H. E Jonathan Lelelit graced the @Rhino_Charge Award Ceremony in Nkoiteiya Conservancy, Samburu County, as the Charge came to a close.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

5 years

TREE PLANTING BY UNIFORMED OFFICERS Members of Kenya's disciplined forces have taken up tree planting initiatives around the country with much gusto, determined to make a significant contribution to achievement of 10 percent tree cover by 2022. @kdfinfo @PoliceKE @kenyaprisons

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

7 years

Kindly take advantage of the short rains and plant trees. 10% tree cover achievable before 2030. Trees for better lives @Environment_Ke

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

5 years

ATTORNEY GENERAL CHALLENGE Attorney General Hon. Paul Kihara Kariuki, plants trees in Ngong Road forest where he led his staff from the State Law Office in planting 2500 trees on 24/10/2019. The AG's tree planting initiative is humbling and ought to inspire all...

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

7 months

Happening Now! The @CCF_Kenya Alex Lemarkoko inspecting the tree growing site at Kiu Wetland in Makueni County where His Excellency President @WilliamsRuto will lead the nation in marking #NationalTreeGrowingDay #JazaMiti #Towards15BTrees #ShortRains4Trees #Twende15BTrees

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

3 years

During this festive season, Kenya Forest Service invites you and your loved ones to visit Hon Michuki Memorial Park in Nairobi County where you will be given an opportunity to plant a bamboo tree seedling.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

8 months

RECLAMATION OF MAU FOREST COMPLEX The government is keen to reclaim and rehabilitate all forests in the country. Mau Forest Complex which is a gazzeted forest and one of the key water towers is facing challenges of encroachment and destruction.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

8 months

Happening Now: The CS, @Environment_Ke , @HonTuya is currently leading the planting of commemorative trees at the Forest Law Enforcement Academy (FoLEA 'B' Campus) NYS Gilgil ahead of the KFS Forest Ranger recruits passing out, parade.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

4 months

#WorldWetlandsDay is marked annually every 2nd February globally. This year's celebration will be commemorated tomorrow at Timboroa Dam, Lake Narasha, Usain-Gishu County, under the theme, ' #WetlandsandHumanWellbeing ’

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

As the rainy season continues in most parts of the country, the Service through the field offices continues to carry out tree planting activities by engaging different stakeholders. Collaborative actions with the local communities,government & non-governmental agencies and the..

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

3 years

Rare moments: The @CCF_Kenya Mr. Julius Kamau and who is also a Honorary Warden granted the Sykes monkeys a shoulder to sit on, at the Kenya Forest Service Nairobi City Park Forest, signifying the critical role forests plays as habitat to wild animals.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

5 years

We urge all Kenyans to embrace patriotism by taking advantage of the ongoing rains to plant trees. Plant trees and where possible take pictures, tell us your name, place and county of planting, and the number of seedlings you have planted. #TowardsTenPercentTreeCover

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

8 months

In pictures: His Excellency the President Dr William Samoei Ruto inspects the parade mounted by the Kenya Forest Service Ranger recruits. #ReadyToServe #JazaMiti #TreesForBetterLives

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

4 years

Kenya Forest Service this weekend received a boost in the ongoing restoration of Maasai Mau forest through a partnership with KenGen who donated 10,000 🌳🌿 indigenous tree seedlings for the program.

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@KeForestService

1 year

Forests boost our mental and physical health. #ForestDay #IntlForestDay #JazaMiti

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

8 months

As we celebrate our country's rich cultural diversity and heritage, the KFS Board, management and staff wish you a happy Utamaduni Day #TreesForBetterLives #UtamaduniDay

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

The Kenya Forest Service and @SafaricomPLC signed a Climate Action Framework in Kinale, Kiambu County. The Framework is a collaboration between the two organizations, which will see the growth of five million trees in five years.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

6 years

Trees clean and cool our air - they are Nature’s air conditioners! 🌳🌳🌳🌳 Learn more forest facts and join us in celebrating #IntlForestDay ! Learn how you can take part: #GlobalGoals @Environment_Ke

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

The Service continues to lead tree olanting exercises across the country as the country targets to achieve 30% tree cover by 2032. A total of 3000 seedlings were planted in Kilifi and Kwale counties in the Coast Conservation area.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

5 years

Nairobi Arboretum occupies 30.4 hectares and is situated 3 km from the city centre. It hosts over 300 species of exotic and indigenous tree species. The arboretum also has over 100 species of migrant and resident bird species in addition to Sykes and Vervet monkeys.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

Today we celebrate World Wildlife Day! This World Wildlife Day 2023 falls on the 50th Anniversary of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) coming into being.

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@KeForestService

1 year

Tree planting activities geared towards 30% tree cover have continued to take place in different parts of the country. The Nairobi Conservancy team cordinated a tree planting exercise with the Costa Rican Embassy at Moi Avenue Primary School in Nairobi.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

LEADERSHIP CHANGE AT THE KFS HELM The KFS Board Chairman Mr. Job Chirchir has today at the Service’s HQ witnessed the handing over of leadership to the Acting Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Mr. Alex Lemarkoko. Mr. Lemarkoko takes over from the outgoing CCF, Mr Julius Kamau.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

5 years

Cleaning of Ngong Hills ecotourism sites organized KFS Ngong hills Forest Station in conjunction with One Soul Africa environmental group. This took place on Saturday 27/4/19.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

7 months

Today @KeForestService has partnered with @kenyapipeline (KPC) to plant mangroves to mark the culmination of one week of planting on 50 hectares to mark the 50th anniversary of the Company.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

6 years

1000 cedar posts & 300 bags of charcoal recovered in Nkoben area, Maasai Mau in ongoing protection efforts. Much gratitude to the forest adjacent communities for volunteering information to support the multi agency teams' effort to stop further degradation. @Environment_Ke

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@KeForestService

1 year

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 21 March as the International Day of Forests in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. #ForestDay #IntlForestDay #JazaMiti

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

4 years

Kenya Forest Service is undertaking a multi -agency operation to reclaim Logoman, Sururu, Likia, Kiptunga, Mariashoni, Nessuit, Baraget and Oleposmoru forests within Mau forest complex.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

3 years

We in collaboration with the General Service Unit (GSU) today conducted a tree planting exercise at the GSU Recce Camp in Ruiru where 10,000 indigenous trees were planted by officers from the two Services.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

2 months

Today Kenya Forest Service launches the Long Rains Tree Growing Season in all 47 Counties countrywide under the theme ‘15 billion trees by 2032, Wajibu Wetu.’ All are invited to participate. A total of 5,433, 180 trees will be grown in the identified sites.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

8 months

HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III PLANTS A TREE AT KARURA His Majesty King Charles III of the #UK has today been hosted by @CCF_Kenya during a tree planting exercise in honour of the Nobel Laureate and Kenya's Environmental Icon the late Prof. Wangari Maathai at Karura Forest.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

The @Environment_Ke CS Hon. Soipan Tuya together with the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Kenya H.E Saqlain Syeda today led a delegation to the site of the 15 Billion tree planting campaign launch in Ngong Hills Forest, Kajiado County.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

8 months

Parliamentary Committee on Forestry visits Ranger Recruits Members of National Assembly Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining led by the Committee Vice-chairperson, Hon. Charles Kamuren (Baringo South)...

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

4 years

Today marks the first anniversary since the start of reclaiming Maasai Mau forest block. To mark this important milestone, the @Environment_Ke CS Hon Keriako Tobiko will lead stakeholders in a tree planting event, whereby indigenous trees will be planted on 100 hectares.

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@KeForestService

8 months

Happening Now: Kenya Forest Service Forest Ranger Pass Out Parade The President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency, @WilliamsRuto arrives to preside over the KFS Forest Ranger Passing-out Parade at the Forest Law Enforcement Academy (FoLEA ) at NYS Gilgil.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21st March the International Day of Forests in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. Countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize...

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

2 years

The Service has this week been conducting tree planting activities in different parts of the country. The Western Conservancy team conducted tree planting activities in Kakamega and Vihiga Counties.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

6 years

With the enhanced rains it is the ideal time to plant trees for the Country to achieve 10% tree cover by 2022. #PandaMitiPendaKenya @UKenyatta @WilliamsRuto @Environment_Ke @GovernorNairobi @SunkuliCharles @MyGovKe @PSCU_Digital @MEsipisu @BrandKenya @MakeItKenya

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

2 years

Kenya's First Lady H.E @MamaRachelRuto has called for accelerated tree planting to attain 30% tree cover by 2032. Speaking during a tree planting ceremony to mark her birthday, she urged Kenyans to plant trees in their areas of residence and homes in their Counties.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

2 years

The Service has continued to conduct tree planting activities in different parts of the country as the nation targets to attain 30% tree cover by 2032. Eastern Conservancy hosted @BillGates for a ceremonial tree planting exercise at Mother and child hospital in Makueni County.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

2 years

The @Environment_Ke Cabinet Secretary @HonTuya is currently at Karura Forest leading the opening of the Kusi Ideas Festival on "Climate Change Exploring African Responses and Solutions Post COP27."

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

8 months

SHORT RAINS TREE GROWING SEASON BEGINS IN EARNEST With the onset of the short rains season, KFS together with the @Environment_Ke and all the agencies in the ministry have begun a national tree growing exercise to plant over 500 million across the country.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

5 months

ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY CS VISITS KIU WWTLAND @Environment_Ke , CS @HonTuya has today undertaken an aerial and ground surveillance of the KIU wetlands catchment where H.E President @WilliamsRuto , launched 15 billion Tree Growing Campaign during #NationalTreePlantingDay .

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

4 years

Kinale Forest is located 60kms from Nairobi along the Nairobi- Naivasha highway, Kinungi route. The forest has several largely unexplored tourist attractions including Thiririka Water Falls, Theta Dam, breathtaking scenes along the Kikuyu Escarpment, hiking routes through...

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

Happy 56th Birthday H.E. Dr. @WilliamsRuto , C.G.H. President of the Republic of Kenya and C-in-C Kenya Defence Forces. #TreesForBetterLives #roadto15billiontrees More photos:

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

8 months

National Agro-Forestry Tree Growing Campaign Launched The @Environment_Ke , Cabinet Secretary @HonTuya ,has launched a national farm forestry tree growing campaign to promote increased tree growing alongside crop cultivation on private lands. .

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

6 years

End of the road A suspect Mr. David Chibo Chibanza was arrested earlier today in Arabuko Sokoke forest by a team of KFS, KWS and Community scouts on patrol, while his accomplices managed to flee. KFS and its partners have intensified patrols to combat illegal harvesting. @MyGovKe

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@KeForestService

6 years

CS Environment and Forestry @TobikoKeriako has put on notice rogue sawmillers breaking harvesting rules that their licenses will be withdrawn, and they themselves prosecuted within the provisions of the economic crimes laws @UKenyatta @WilliamsRuto @SunkuliCharles @emilio_mugo

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

5 years

13 guard posts, 10 hours, 57 teams… ONE WINNER - all in the name of forest conservation #RhinoCharge2019 @RhinoArk @Rhino_Charge

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@KeForestService

7 months

PRESS STATEMENT Launch of 15 billion Trees Campaign for Forestry Restoration Program.

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@KeForestService

2 years

Happening Now: The @CCF_Kenya Julius Kamau together with @NYS_Ke Director General, Ms. Matilda Sakwa, and the @kwskenya DG Brig. (Rtd) John Waweru attend the Mashujaa Day National Celebrations at the Uhuru Gardens National Monument & Museum #TreesForBetterLives #MashujaaDay

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@KeForestService

2 years

Appreciating our Forest Rangers today on #WorldRangerDay2022 which is a special day to appreciate our conservation frontliners. The men & women who bear the harsh weather conditions to protect, conserve & sustainably manage our natural resources.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

5 years

Today we celebrate #InternationalDayOfForests in all the Counties with the main event being presided over by CS @Environment_Ke Hon.Keriako Tobiko at Bondo Teachers Training College in Siaya County #IDF2019Ke #MitiNiPoa #BetterWithForests #IntlForestDay

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

H.E President @WilliamsRuto presided over the 7th Edition of the Kaptagat Forest Annual Tree Planting exercise at Kessup Forest Station, Elgeyo Marakwet County. The activity is an initiative of Treasury PS @Kiptoock & part of the aim to grow 15 Billion tree seedlings by 2032.

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@KeForestService

1 year

The @HomaBayCountyKE Governor H.E Gladys Wanga has launched a schools' tree growing competition that will involve all schools in the county in a bid to increase the county's forest cover from the current 3% to 30%.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

The @UN General Assembly proclaimed 21st March the International Day of Forests in 2012 to celebrate & raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests & it was celebrated at Kereita Forest in Kiambu County where the @Forestry__Kenya PS @EphantusKim was the Chief Guest.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

2 years

Mangrove ecosystems apart from their ecological benefits also offer alternative income streams for local communities as they utilize mangrove forest resources sustainably as they take part in conservation. There are a number of ecotourism facilities that have been established...

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@KeForestService

3 months

#ForestDay #TreesForBetterLives #JazaMiti

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@KeForestService

7 months

PASS OUT CEREMONY FOR NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS The Ag Commandant Mr David Chege today presided over a pass out ceremony for 213 Non Commissioned Kenya Forest Service officers at FOLEA B campus, Gilgil.

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@KeForestService

6 years

President @UKenyatta leads different Heads of States in a tree planting session at the Sustainable Blue Economy Conference at KICC, Nairobi #BlueEconomyKE #BlueEconomy2018 @Environment_Ke @BlueEconomy2018 @KalendaMonica @StandardKenya @citizentvkenya @ntvkenya @K24Tv @KTNKenya

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

5 years

KFS would like to warn the public of fraudsters masquerading as KFS Staff & defrauding members of the public by claiming to give donations of timber, charcoal, & firewood. The fraudsters call their victims & share photos of fake KFS documents and photos of KFS staff in uniform.

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@KeForestService

5 years

KFS NABS A NOTORIOUS LOGGER KFS today registered a major breakthrough in the war on illegal logging in Maasai Mau forest. This was after impounding a ten wheeler lorry Reg. No. KCD 862N carrying 15 tons of a rare olive tree spp ( Olea hochsteteri) known as loliondo in the...

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4 years

HON. JOHN N. MICHUKI MEMORIAL PARK OFFICIALLY OPENED The much awaited opening of the newest urban green zone happened today in a colourful ceremony presided over by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The event was a culmination of over three months of extensive rehabilitation works...

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@KeForestService

6 months

KFS Forest Rangers Stop Illegal Logging in Molo Forest Station. On 6th December 2023, @KeForestService , Forest Rangers at Molo Forest Station got wind of a lorry that had made its way into Molo West forest block under the cover of darkness.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

The Service in collaboration with Turkana County government conducted International Day of Forests(IDF) sensitization exercise and tree planting activities within Turkana County.

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@KeForestService

1 year

Today is World Water Day! It is observed every year with an aim to raise awareness about its importance & conservation. Restoration of forested areas plays an important role in the quality, timing & quantity of one of the most important resources we have: water. #WorldWaterDay

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

3 years

A joint team of five KFS and 20 @kwskenya Rangers have concluded two days training activity at KFS Central Highlands Conservancy. The team will be dispatched to embark on an elephant survey exercise within the expansive Aberdare ecosystem.

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@KeForestService

1 year

Towards 30% tree cover by 2032, KFS is working with State and Non-State partners to accelerate achievement. To this end, the Ag. CCF Mr. Alex Lemarkoko has earlier today held consultative meeting with a team from KOMAZA led by Kenyan MD Mr. Charles Gitari...

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

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The CS for Environment and Forestry Mr Keriako Tobiko accompanied by the Governor for Laikipia County Hon. Ndiritu Muriithi plant trees at Ewaso Narok swamp in Rumuruti during the marking of the World Wetlands Day. #WorldWetlandsDayKe

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

The @Environment_Ke CS @HonTuya underscored the importance of recruiting additional rangers saying that they will help to address the staffing gaps in protecting Kenya's forests.

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Kenya Forest Service

@KeForestService

1 year

The CS Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Hon. Soipan Tuya presided over Sandalwood Burning Exercise at DCI headquarters. The sandalwood burning follows court order issued by Senior Principal Magistrate Boaz Ombewa of Kahawa Law Court.

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