×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Kenya Forest Service responds to fatal shooting allegations in Trans Nzoia

KFS says the fatality happened during a law enforcement operation in the vast forest.


The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has responded to widespread reports alleging that KFS officers shot and killed a form three student on private land in Trans Nzoia County.

In a clarification released on Monday, the Service stated that the incident occurred on the morning of April 7, 2025, within the Makunga Forest Block of the Saboti Forest Station.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in