CS Wakhungu issues warning to corrupt forest officers

Environment and Natural Resources CS Judy Wakhungu inspects a passing out parade for forest officers at the Kenya Forest Service Londiani Paramilitary College in Kericho on May 12, 2017. While presiding over the 21st passing out parade for 83 foresters and 60 bands men and women, CS Wakhungu asked the officers to uphold integrity in accordance with the Public Officer Ethics Act as their duties entails protecting critical natural resource that attracts many unscrupulous and unethical persons. Photo/Suleiman Mbatiah/Standard/Nakuru

Environment Cabinet Secretary Judi Wakhungu has told forest officers to uphold integrity and competence in dealing with challenges facing forest conservation in the country.

 Speaking during a pass out parade for 83 foresters and 60 band members at the Kenya Forest Service College in Londiani, Kericho County, Prof Wakhungu said the ministry does not condone corruption and officers found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the law.