Counties seek to reap from forestry resources

Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia (right) prepares to plant a tree together with Kenya Forest Chief Conservator Julius Kamau in Ol Kalou town, yesterday. [James Munyeki, Standard]

Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia has called for the development of a legal framework that will ensure counties benefit directly from revenue derived from forestry resources.

Kimemia noted that since forestry is one of the devolved functions, counties should be able to reap from the enormous resources that come from the natural resources within their jurisdiction as they are heavily involved in their protection.