×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

How rogue KFS staff stole millions in timber deals

Environment and Forestry CS Keriako Tobiko plants a tree seedling during a tree planting build up at Olmaroroi primary school in Loitokitok, Kajiado South. [Lucas Ngasike/Standard]

The task force on state of forests unearths rampant collusion between KFS officers and saw millers to undervalue trees for their own benefit.

Deep-rooted corrupt practices and lack of accountability has cost the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) millions of shillings in revenue, a new report has revealed.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in