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How bogus suspension of KFS staff ended up costing taxpayers Sh4m

Kenya Forest Service chairman Peter Kinyua (left) and board member, Dr Ben Gakahu. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Two senior forestry officials have been awarded Sh2 million each after a sham suspension.

High Court judge Onesmus Makau also allowed Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Head of Legal Service Esther Kiege and Head of Supply Chain Management Victor Kobia to return to work.

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