NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Forest Service has reinforced its commitment to the sustainable management of Karura Forest, emphasising its ecological, recreational, and community value within the Nairobi metropolis.
A high-level meeting chaired by Forest Development Secretary George Tarus brought together officers from KFS and the Friends of Karura Community Forest Association to discuss long-term strategies for the forest’s management.
Tarus noted that all stakeholders prioritise proper stewardship to benefit both present and future generations.
The Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests (DCCF) in charge of Conservancy Coordination, Francis Kariuki, representing Chief Conservator of Forests Alex Lemarkoko, highlighted pressures to produce sufficient seedlings for Kenya’s ambitious 15-billion-tree campaign.
All KFS nurseries are set for expansion to meet seedling demand.
Speaking for FKF-CFA, Prof. Karanja Njoroge confirmed the association’s willingness to support KFS efforts, including supplementing seedling production to advance national reforestation goals.
It was agreed that forest-related issues would be addressed collaboratively in the future, ensuring both conservation and sustainable use of the urban forest.
Other attendees included Ministry Principal State Counsel Fatma Ali, Principal Corporate Communications Officer Charles Ngunjiri, and Karura Forest Manager Edward Munene.
