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New Bill to empower forest officers

The proposed Forest Bill seeks to empower Kenya Forest Service in the management of the country’s forest resources.

According to Environment and Regional Development Cabinet Secretary Judy Wakhungu, the new Forest Bill will be enacted next year and will help protect the environment, besides providing guidance on development of the multi-billion timber and charcoal industry.

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