Environment CS Tobiko calls for investigations into the loss of Sh3.5b

Environment CS Keriako Tobiko plants a tree at Olmaroroi Primary School in Loitokitok, Kajiado, as part of the government’s efforts to replenish degraded forests. [File, Standard]

The Director of Public Prosecutions has been asked to investigate how the Government lost Sh3.5 billion on treessold to private saw millers.

Kenya Forest Services (KFS) officials are said to have grossly undervalued trees sold from forests in Kiambu, Baringo, Kericho, Elgeyo Marakwet and Meru counties between 2015 and June this year.