Kenya Bans Farming, Grazing In ALL Natural Forests
Aden Duale, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, announced on Thursday, November 7, 2024, a complete ban on farming in all legally designated natural forests of Kenya.
Duale emphasized the importance of protecting natural forests, which play a critical role in the environmental ecosystem. He also stated that the government will be at the forefront of implementing the new directive.
“I am issuing an immediate and total ban in Cheptais and any other legally designated natural forests within our country.
“These ecosystems must be safeguarded to maintain their ecological integrity and biodiversity,” Duale stated.
Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale and Bungoma Governor H.E Ken Lusaka have unveiled the expansion of Kaberua Tree Nursery in Kapsokwony from an annual production capacity of 500,000 to 1 million seedlings. pic.twitter.com/zg5Zrswl3Y
— Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry (@Environment_Ke) November 7, 2024
Duale also issued a stern warning to those who intend to violate the new directive, stating that those found guilty would face the full force of the law.
“To all our communities, government officials and Kenya Forest Service, hear this: anyone found compromising the integrity of our natural forests will not be tolerated,” Duale proclaimed.
“Anyone found guilty of engaging in activities that harm this ecosystem be it through pollution, encroachment, or illegal cultivation will face severe consequences.”
The CS stated that the ban applies to people who engage in livestock farming and advised them to stop before the government takes action.
Environment CS Aden Duale announced a total ban on farming and grazing in all natural forests in Kenya to protect ecological integrity. Those violating the ban will face severe penalties. The directive aligns with a Ksh 620M project to restore the Mt. Elgon ecosystem and boost… pic.twitter.com/Q7VKQnu1Zs
— Kawangware Finest ™ (Geoffrey Moturi) (@cbs_ke) November 8, 2024
He was speaking at the launch of the Ksh 620 million integrated landscape management project, which aims to conserve and restore the Mt. Elgon ecosystem.
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) leads the project in collaboration with the Kaberwa Community Forest Association (KCFA).
Through this project, the Kaberwa Tree Nursery in Kapsokwony, Bungoma County, will be expanded.
Duale claimed that the Ksh 620M project will increase the nursery’s size from 1 to 2 acres, allowing for a more efficient and effective production process.
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The nursery is expected to increase its annual production capacity from 500,000 to one million seedlings.
The expansion project is part of a larger effort to restore and rehabilitate degraded areas of the Mt. Elgon Forest.
Duale stated that this will strengthen the government’s commitment to the 15 billion National Tree Growing Programme.
Duale’s latest ban follows his recent directive to the National Environment Management Authority to launch a crackdown on noise pollution in Nairobi.
Kenya Bans Farming, Grazing In ALL Natural Forests
