NAKURU, Kenya — Nakuru County has successfully contained multiple forest fire outbreaks across the county during the current fire season, thanks to swift and coordinated suppression efforts that minimized damage to forest resources.
The rapid response was made possible through close collaboration between the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Fire Department, the County Government of Nakuru, Kenya Prison Service, forest rangers, and Community Forest Associations, enabling the timely deployment of firefighting teams across affected areas.
Despite these efforts, fires still impacted some forested regions. In Menengai and Kiptunga Forests, 41 hectares of plantation forests, including Eucalyptus and Cypress, were destroyed due to arson.
NAKURU COUNTY RECORDS SUCCESSFUL CONTAINMENT OF FOREST FIRES DURING CURRENT FIRE SEASONNakuru County has successfully contained several forest fire outbreaks recorded across various forest stations during the current fire season, following prompt and well-coordinated
An additional 33 hectares of bushland, grassland, and shrub areas were affected in Eburu, Menengai, and Logoman Forests, linked to arson, fire spread from nearby farms, and incidents within forest glades.
County Forest Conservator Humphrey Monari urged the community to remain vigilant throughout the fire season and avoid activities that could trigger forest fires.
“These incidents not only destroy vegetation but also disrupt entire ecosystems and livelihoods that depend on forest resources,” he said.
Monari also commended the leadership and coordination provided by Regional Forest Conservator (Mau Conservancy) Martin Wandabwa, Regional Commandant David Mutoro, and Nakuru County Commander CI Bernard Ngeywo, who served as Incident Commander during the operations.
The Kenya Forest Service reaffirmed its commitment to protecting forest ecosystems and called on the public to support conservation efforts by promptly reporting fire incidents and observing fire safety measures during the dry season.