The agreement, which had since lapsed, marks a continued commitment between the two institutions.
MoreOnce fully operational the system is expected to enable comprehensive tracking of timber traders, species, quantities, and product movements from source to destination.
MoreThe exercise brought together government agencies, institutions and residents in a shared commitment to restoring forest cover and enhancing environmental sustainability.
MoreThe pledge was made on Thursday, August 21, 2025, during the launch of the accelerated tree growing campaign for the short rains season at Kimondi Forest Station, where over 35,000 seedlings were grown.
MoreIn a media briefing on the sidelines of a public participation exercise for the bill in Eldoret, the locals expressed concerns that if passed, the bill would further limit their access to forests.
MoreBased on the latest report, Nyeri is the top county with the highest forest cover in the country at 38 per cent, closely followed by Elgeyo Marakwet with 37.5 per cent.
MoreLed by their chairperson Rebecca Kiplagat, the group said the initiative was in support of President William Ruto’s agenda of growing 15 billion tree seedlings by 2032.
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