Overview
- Act: Forest Conservation and Management Act No. 34 of 2016
- Formed: 2017
- CEO: Alex Lemarkoko
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The Kenya Forest Service (KFS), established under the Forest Conservation and Management Act of 2016 and operationalized in 2017, is tasked with conserving, protecting, and managing public forests. KFS issues permits, supports community involvement, and enforces forestry laws. Its achievements include significant contributions to reforestation, increasing forest cover, restoring degraded ecosystems, and promoting biodiversity. Through partnerships, capacity building, and public awareness, KFS has enhanced forest protection, boosted climate change resilience, and ensured sustainable forest management, benefiting both the environment and local communities.
CEO: Alex Lemarkoko
Alex Lemarkoko, appointed Chief Conservator of Forests at the Kenya Forest Service in 2023, holds a BSc in Forestry from Moi University and an MA in International Studies from the University of Nairobi. A seasoned forester since 1991, he has held various leadership roles, including commandant of forest protection and security.
Management Team
Alex Lemarkoko
Chief Conservator of Forests
Charity Munyasia
Principal Deputy to the CCF – Directorate of Strategy, Partnerships & Resource Mobilization
Mohamed .A. Mohamed
Commandant
Lucy Kiboi
Senior Manager, Corporate Services
Stephen Mugi
Ag. Manager, Internal Audit
Anastacia Muasya
Manager ,Finance and Accounts
Zipporah Toroitich
Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests – Forest Advisory, County Liaison and Investment
Dr. Clement Ng’oriareng’
Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests – Drylands and Private Forests Development Coordination
Stephen Cheboi
Ag. Manager – Information Communication and Technology
Esther Keige
Manager Legal Services
Juliana Ochieng
Manager – Human Resources Management
Anne Muthamia
Ag. Manager – Corporate Communication
Victor Kobia
Ag. Manager – Supply Chain Management
Isaac Wekesa
Ag. Manager – Administration, Infrastructure Development & Maintenance
Col.(Rtd) Ronald Mbaji
Head – Airwing
Laura Yego
Principal Legal Officer & Board Secretariat
Board of Governors
Titus Kipkoech Korir
Chairperson
Abdala Komesha
Rep. IG, National Police Service
Kunal Chowdhari
Rep. Timber Industry and Chairman, Finance and Resource Mobilization Committee
Jane Simita Munka
Rep. CFA
Dr. Doris Mutta
Rep. FSK. Chair, Audit Committee
Dr. George Muthike
Rep. KEFR
Isabella Kogei
Rep. PS National Treasury
Ahmed Mohammed
Rep. CoG
Evans Mutari
Rep.PS State Department of Forestry
Alex Lemarkoko
Secretary To The Board
Functions
- Conserve, Protect, and Manage Public Forests: KFS ensures sustainable management of all public forests in accordance with the Forest Conservation and Management Act.
- Prepare and Implement Forest Management Plans: Develop management plans for public forests and assist in creating plans for private and community forests.
- Issue Permits and Licenses: Regulate forest resource use by issuing licenses for activities such as logging, forest product harvesting, and management.
- Benefit Sharing Arrangements: Establish mechanisms for equitable sharing of forest benefits with local communities.
- Capacity Building for County Governments: Assist counties in building capacity for forest management and conservation.
- Promote Forestry Education and Training: Provide education and training to enhance sustainable forest management practices.
- Tourism and Recreation Development: Develop programs for tourism, recreation, and ceremonial use of forests.
- Water Catchment Management: Manage forests in water catchment areas to support soil and water conservation efforts.
- Research and Collaboration: Partner with research institutions to improve forestry practices and apply research findings.
- Geographic Information System (GIS) Database Maintenance: Develop and maintain a GIS database for all forests to support planning and management.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- P.O BOX 30513 – 00100 Nairobi – Kenya
- (0)800721277
- info@kenyaforestservice.org
- Kenya Forest Service, PRXV+R4Q, Old Kiambu Rd, Nairobi