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.