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KFS banks on technology to curb illegal logging

Impounded truck ferrying logs illegally felled from Kapchemutwo forest in Keiyo North. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has embraced technology to detect illegal logging and fire incidents that cause deforestation.

Kilifi KFS conservator Elvis Fondo said they are using satellite images to monitor forests.

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