A Quarterly Magazine of Kenya Forest Service

| ISSUE NO 25 | (January- March 2018)

National Tree planting Campaign

Launched

International Day of Forests

Celebrated

The Forest Investment Facility

First Community Based Carbon Offset

Project; Mikoko Pamoja
A Quarterly Magazine of Kenya Forest Service

From The Editor

In this issue of the Forester Magazine we cover various news, events
that have taken place and forecast activities that will take place in the
next quarter. The Ministry has acquired a new name now referred to
as the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. There has also been a
change of guard in the Ministry with Mr. Keriako Tobiko taking over
as the new Cabinet Secretary and Mr. Charles Sunkuli as the Principal
Secretary.

Kenya joined other United Nations member states in celebrating the

International Day of Forests at the Wangari Maathai Corner, Karura
Forests. The event was graced by the Cabinet Secretary, Environment
and Forestry Mr. Keriako Tobiko among other guests. Additionally the
Service has embarked on a countrywide tree planting campaign that
seeks to increase the country`s tree cover to 10% by 2022. The Service
is also partnering with other stakeholders in tree planting activities
across the country.

Elsewhere the Service performed extremely well in the Eldoret

National Show scooping notable awards namely; the 1st position
in the Best Government Ministries stand category, 1st position in
the Best Energy Saving and Conservation Sector Stand category,
2nd position in the Best Stand Demonstrating the Application of
Environmental Quality Stand category.

For these and many more, I welcome you to read and enjoy your copy
of the Forester Magazine. Please feel free to give us your feedback Cover photo:
regarding the Magazine and any other issues touching on forestry. King Mhuru tree, Meru County

Happy Reading

In This Issue
Charles Ngunjiri Chief Conservator’s Forward 3

Editorial Team Lead Story 4

General Stories 10
Editor: Charles Ngunjiri
Features 15
Sub Editor: Leakey Sonkoyo
Pictorials 16
Staff Writers: Benedetta Wasonga
Michael Muratha Features (Cont.) 18
Lydia Ogada
Sylvester Okal Project News 19
Royan Ndegwa
Station Profile 20
George Wafula
Damarie Adina
Cross Cutting Issues 22
Damaris Cheptanui
Bulbul Ratemo Sports News 23
Contributors: Tito Okello Leisure 24

From The Archives 26

Know Your Trees 28

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Letter to The Editor

Dear Editor,

I am and have been very passionate with

environmental protection more so planting trees.
Let me take this opportunity to commend Kenya
Forest Service for the good conservation work you
are doing in Kenya. May God bless your work. I
wish i was in Kenya to join you u in the struggle to
protect forests.

Wandera
Makerere College
Word from the Ag. Chief Conservator of Kampala, Uganda
Forests
Dear Wandera,
This year, 2018, has seen a lot happening in the forestry
sector. First there was the change of guard at the Ministry KFS remains commited to protecting and
which had its name changed to the Ministry of Environment conserving forests in the country. The Service is
and Forestry following the restructuring of Ministries by His also commited to working with all stakeholders
Excellency the President Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta. As well, a new
Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Keriako Tobiko is now in place to lead and hence you are welcome to take part in any tree
the Ministry. Mr. Charles Sunkuli was also appointed the new planting activity.
Principal Secretary.
Regards
Also in the quarter, following public concerns on the Editor
prolonged and biting drought, the Government issued a
moratorium which halts plantation forest harvesting in all
public and community forests in the Country for a period of
90 days. Thereafter, a task force was put in place to look into
forest resources management and logging activities in the
Country. The Task force has so far presented its report to the
Government.
Be The Lucky Winner!
KFS will be awarding one lucky winner of the ” star letter”.
Elsewhere, Kenya joined other United Nations member states Write to us with your comments and queries for a chance to win
in celebrating the International Day of Forests at the Wangari the below branded merchandise.
Maathai Corner, Karura Forests. The event was presided over by
the Cabinet Secretary, Environment and Forestry Mr. Keriako
Tobiko among other guests. Over 102,000 tree seedlings were
planted on that day in the event that was replicated in all
counties.

In other news, The Service has embarked on a countrywide tree

planting campaign that seeks to increase the Country`s tree
cover to 10% by 2022. The Service is also embracing various
tree planting partnerships across the Country including forest
clean up exercises to rid state forests of plastics.

Elsewhere, KFS participated in the Eldoret National Show

where tremendous performance was witnessed with the
Service clinching notable awards.

Monica Kalenda
DISCLAIMER
Views expressed in this publication are not necessarily
those of Kenya Forest Service Board or Management

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International Day of Forests Celebrations

Cabinet Secretary Environment and Forestry Mr. Keriako Tobiko waters a tree during the 2018 International
Day of Forest celebrations. Looking on is Principal Secretary Charles Sunkuli (right), KFS Board Chairman
Peter Kinyua (left) among other government official

This year’s event took place in Karura Forest at the Wangari Maathai
Corner, named after the late Prof. Wangari Maathai the 2004 Nobel
By Royan Ndegwa Peace Prize Laureate, where she fought a big war in trying to
conserve this particular forest. Over 10,000 seedlings were planted
21st March was proclaimed the International Day of Forests (IDF) in
in the event that attracted dignitaries from different organizations
2012 by The United Nations General Assembly. The Day celebrates
from all over the continent with representatives from The United
and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each
Nations, The African Union, World Wildlife Fund among others. Local
International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake
groups present included universities, primary schools, youth groups,
local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving
religious groups, community forest associations among others.
forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns and the theme for
2018 was Forests and Sustainable Cities.
In his speech the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Environment
and Forestry, Keriako Tobiko thanked the United Nations for choosing
This global celebration of forests provides a platform to raise
Kenya to host this years celebrations and went ahead and challenged
awareness of the importance of all types of woodlands and trees, and
the Nairobi County government to ensure that Nairobi City is once
celebrate the ways in which they sustain and protect us. Forests and
again the “Green City In The Sun” as it was well known as in the past
trees store carbon which help mitigate the impacts of climate change
and making sure that garbage and solid waste is also managed well.
in and around urban areas due to the major pollution in this areas.
Urban green spaces including forests, encourage active and healthy
Karura Forest is an urban upland forest within Nairobi. This remarkable
lifestyles, improve mental health, prevent diseases and provide a
geographical location is one of the largest gazetted forests within
place for people to socialize. Trees also reduce noise pollution as they
a city limits and due to this Kenya was this year chosen to host the
shield homes from nearby roads and industrial areas while also local
International Day Forests within the African region in line with this
populations use the fruits, nut, leaves, insects found in urban trees
year’s theme. The forest covers an area of about 1,000 hectares and
to produce food and medicines for use in the home or as a source of
offers eco-friendly opportunities for Kenyans and visitors to enjoy a
income and this was the main reason for this years theme which was
leafy green environment to walk, to jog or simply sit and experience
to encourage tree growing in urban settings.
the serenity of nature in all its diversity.
During the same day soldiers of the Kenya Defense Forces also left
the comfort of their barracks and visited Kibiku Forest where they
planted over 5,000 trees. A National Tree Growing campaign was
also launched during this day which would see 3 million seedlings
planted all over the country during this year.

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Lead Story |

Ag Chief Conservator of Forests Ms. Monica Kalenda planting a tree at Eldoret Sports
Club during the Uasin Gishu County tree planting campaign. Looking on is Uasin Gishu Governor Hon.
Jackson Mandago among other government officials.

National Tree Planting Campaign Rolled Out

By Leakey Sonkoyo

“
“all Kenyans, young and old are encouraged
to go out and plant as many trees as possible
million trees have already been planted and another 27 million will
be planted before the end of the year.

Meanwhile, the First Lady of the republic of Kenya Mrs. Margaret

Kenyatta presided over a tree planting exercise organized by
this year as we seek to reverse environmental Kenya Defense Forces at Kibiku Forest Kajiado County where over
degradation by doubling forest cover.” 4 000 indigenous tree seedlings were planted. Speaking during the
event, the First Lady hailed the military for planting over 20 million
seedlings through their environmental soldier programme.
The Kenya Forest Service in partnership with the Ministry of
Addressing the same gathering, the Cabinet Secretary for
Environment and Forestry which is the parent Ministry has been
Environment and Forestry Mr. Keriako Tobiko also lauded the military
carrying out tree planting buildup activities across the country to
and the Ministry of Defense for their work in tree planting across
take advantage of the ongoing heavy rain to increase tree cover.
the country. He noted that the Ministry of Defense through KDF had
Other agencies in the ministry including NEMA, Kenya Water Towers
adopted a number of forests including Kibiku Forest for purposes
Agency and the Meteorological Department have also been taking
of rehabilitating them. On her part, the Cabinet Secretary for the
part in what has become a multiagency effort to spearhead tree
Ministry of Defense Amb. Rachel Omamo said that she appreciated
planting in the country.
the partnership between KFS and KDF in tree planting and forest
conservation. She added that the partnership will continue until
Led by the Cabinet Secretary Mr. Keriako Tobiko, tree planting
Kenya achieves the 10% forest cover and beyond.
activities have been carried out in various counties including Kajiado,
Busia, Nandi, Uasin-Gishu, Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi and Nanyuki
Counties. These activities have seen the participation of various
dignitaries including the Deputy President Hon. William Ruto,
Governors Jackson Mandago of Uasin-Ngishu and Nderitu Mureithi
of Laikipia Counties respectively. During this financial year, over 23

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10% tree
cover
achievable
by 2022.

His Excellency the Deputy

President Hon. William
Ruto plants a tree at
Sosian River, Uasin Gishu
County. Looking on is
Kirinyaga Governor Hon.
Anne Waiguru, Ag. Chief
Conservator of Forests Ms.
Monica Kalenda among
other government officials

By Michael Muratha
Kenya Forest Service in partnership with various stakeholders has Speaking in Eldoret Golf Club during the launch Governor Mandago
embarked on a countywide tree planting campaign to ensure the emphasized the importance of planting and nurturing trees as a way
Country achieves 10% tree cover by 2022. County Governments conserving the environment. He further thanked Ainabkoi Mp Hon
have also pledged their support to this noble initiative. The County William Chepkut for sponsoring a bill in Parliament that compels all
Government of Uasin Gishu for instance has embarked on a massive land owners and public institutions to place at least 10% of their land
tree planting campaign in the County and its environs. The drive is under trees. In his finally remarks he vowed to ensure the County
being spearheaded by Uasin Gishu County Governor Hon Jackson surpasses the 10% tree cover in the next five years.
Mandago who has called on residents in the county to ensure that
they plant more trees as a way of conserving the environment. On his part Conservation Secretary Mr. William Kiprono who
represented Environment and Forestry Cabinet Secretary
The campaign was launched recently during the Inaugural Eldoret commended Uasin Gishu County for the great initiative of greening
City Marathon where over 50,000 trees were planted in the County. the county. Mr Kiprono called upon all the counties to emulate
Also in attendance was His Excellency the Deputy President Hon Uasin Gishu County in planting trees as a sure way of increasing the
William Ruto, Kirinyaga Governor Hon. Anne Waiguru, Turkana Country`s tree cover to 10% by 2022.
Governor Hon. Josphat Nanok, Conservation Secretary Mr. William
Kiprono, Ag. Chief Conservator of Forests Ms. Monica Kalenda among Also in attendance was Ag. Chief Conservator of Forests Ms. Monica
other government officials. Kalenda who reiterated the Service`s commitment of working with
all stakeholders to ensure the Country achieves 10% tree cover by
2022. She further called on members of the public to fully participate
in forest conservation and management so as to enable the Country
achieve sustainable development in the near future.

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Lead Story |

Mikoko Pamoja, First Community Based,

Blue Carbon Project in the World

Mangrove Plantation in Gazi Bay, Kwale County.

By Michael Muratha

Mikoko Pamoja is the first community based project in the world to and Makongeni villages; The Mikoko Pamoja Steering Group (MPSG)
use the sale of carbon credits to fund mangrove forest conservation which provides voluntary technical support to the MPCO; and the
and community development. The project which is based in Gazi project coordinator and lastly the Association for Coastal Ecosystem
Bay Kwale County, Kenya was started in 2012 through the support Services (ACES), a charity registered in Scotland.
of a number of organizations including; Kenya Forest Service (KFS),
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), Edinburgh The specific objectives of Mikoko Pamoja include; preserving the
Napier University UK, Bangor University UK and Gazi Bay community current quality and extent of the mangrove forests of Gazi Bay and
members. the services they provide to local communities; restoring degraded
areas of mangrove forest in Gazi Bay in conjunction with KFS;
The initiative aims to provide long term incentives for mangrove raising income from forest resources, including carbon credits, for
protection and restoration through community involvement. The community benefit; establishing alternative sources of timber and
project has adopted a good organization structure that involves firewood in the Gazi area; establishing a pilot project demonstrating
various stakeholders with the community being at the center of sustainable mangrove management that will influence mangrove
overall decision making. This structure consists of major three
groups namely; The MIKOKO PAMOJA Community Organization
(MPCO) consisting of representatives of Gazi Bay, specifically Gazi

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management nationally in Kenya; working with KFS and

other government agencies to determine policy about
engaging communities in land management.

Mikoko Pamoja has had outstanding achievements

propelling it to global recognition as one of the most
successfully community led initiative in the world.
The initiatives success is attributed to various reasons
including the following; high government support
through KFS, unprecedented local community support,
comprehensive scientific information support from
national and international research volunteers among
others. Last year, the project was awarded the United
Nations Equator prize 2017 (10,000 USD) in recognition
of the outstanding success in providing local sustainable
development solutions for people, nature and resilient
communities. Currently the project is managing 117
hectares as well as restoring 0.4 ha of mangrove forests
that store a total of 3,000 tones of CO2, which are sold
every year to the international carbon market earning a
total of Ksh 1.2 million. Through a benefit sharing scheme
the finances from the sale of the carbon credits is used to
benefit the communities in various ways. 32% is utilized
for community development, 36% for community wages,
21% takes care of the coordinator`s allowances, 5%
for office administration and the remaining is used for
accreditation of the project.

Mikoko Pamoja project benefits close to 5,000 Gazi Bay

community members through; supporting education,
water and sanitation projects as well as mangroves
environmental conservation. Additionally the project has
established casuariana woodlots as alternatives source of
harvestable wood products. . Never the less the project
has continued to face a number of challenges including
lack of clear boundaries in project areas resulting to
illegal logging, sedimentation among others. The project
is however working with KFS and other stakeholders to
ensure that these challenges are resolved.

Project Coordinator Mr. Josphat Mtwana is optimistic that

the project will continue to support forest conservation
and community development. He further indicated that
efforts to replicate the pilot project in other mangrove
areas along the Kenyan coast are underway with already
a similar project being developed in a neighboring
community at Vanga.

Project Coordinator Mr. Josphat Mutwana

poses with the 2017 United Nations Equator Prize
certificate at the Mikoko Pamoja offices in Gazi
Bay, Kwale County.

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Lead Story |

Farmers now Benefit

from the Forest
Investment Facility

“
The scheme is aimed at supporting farmers in
tree growing activities as well as supporting
them to achieve improved livelihoods.

By Michael Muratha
The Forest Investment Facility (FIF) is a revolving fund set aside by Kenya
Forest Service (KFS) to improve the livelihood of farmers as they engage
in tree growing. To enhance effectiveness of the facility, the Service has
partnered with Equity Bank Limited as the Financial Service Provider
(FSP).

For a start, the Service is set to roll out the initiative in four counties
namely; Kitui, Tharaka Nithi, Embu and Kericho. More counties will be
brought on board as the implementation of the Facility progresses. The
scheme is aimed at supporting farmers in tree growing activities as well
as supporting them to achieve improved livelihoods. The investment
facility is set to kick off this financial year (2017/18) in the four counties.

Identification of the farmers is done by KFS forest officers in the four

counties. For farmers to qualify for the loans, one of the proposed
project or enterprises must be in forestry which may include; woodlot
establishment, fruit orchards, tree nursery, fodder banks, bee keeping
among others. Farmers who qualify are then trained on project proposal
development by KFS and financial literacy by Equity Bank Limited.

Upon qualification of the loan, the farmers are excepted to utilize at

least 30% of the loan on the forestry enterprise and 70% on any other
livelihood project including; intercropping trees with food crops, poultry
farming, raring of dairy goat and cows among others. These livelihood
projects are aimed at generating income for the farmer to enable them
repay their loans given that trees are long term investments.

The loans are issued out in various categories including;

(i) Loans of between Ksh 10,000-100,000 with a repayment period of
12months ;
(ii) Loans of between Ksh 101,000-300,000 with a repayment period of
24 months; and
(iii) Loans of Ksh 301,000 and above with a repayment period of 36
months.

Already Ksh. 11 million has been approved for disbursement in the four
counties which will benefit 277 farmers.

Jane N. Ndeti, KFS Manager, Forest Investment Facility is optimistic that

the initiative will flourish and in the long run contribute to increasing the
country`s tree cover to the stipulated 10% as well as assist in improving
the living standards of the beneficiaries.

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At the Helm of KFS Leadership
By Benedetta Wasonga
Monica Nekoye Kalenda is the Ag. Chief Conservator of Forests a position
she has held since March 2018

A career forester with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Moi University

and a Masters Degree in Natural Resources Management, Institute for Geo-
Information Science and Earth Observation, ENSCHEDE, The Netherlands, Ms.
Kalenda is charged with the broad responsibility, of overseeing the operations
of the organization and is the highest ranking officer with the responsibility of
the overall success of the entire organization in creating, planning, implementing
and integrating the strategic direction of the organization. She joined the
service formerly Forest Department in 1987 and has risen through the ranks of
District Forest Officer, Head of Projects, Deputy Director, Senior Deputy Chief
Conservator of Forests Support Services a position she held since 2012 until her
recent appointment.
Monica Nekoye Kalenda, Ag. Chief
Conservator of Forests She is a member of the Forestry Society of Kenya

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KFS excels at the Eldoret ASK National Show

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture Mwangi Kiunjuri (centre) presents the Best Energy saving and
conservation sector stand trophy to Head of Conservancy, North Rift Dedan Ndiritu (left) and Assistant
Head of Conservancy Brenice Wanyoyi (right)
By Lydiah Ogada
stand won 4 awards. The KFS stand thus started the ASK calendar
The Eldoret National Show is usually the first ASK Show event of on a high by scooping the 1st position in the Best Government
the year and as much it comes with great expectations. This year’s Ministries stand category, 1st position in the Best Energy Saving and
Eldoret National ASK Show took place from 8th to 11th March 2018 Conservation Sector Stand category, 2nd position in the Best Stand
at the Eldoret Show ground. As is the norm with all Shows, different Demonstrating the Application of Environmental Quality Stand
organizations come out in large numbers to showcase their activities. category and 3rd position in the Stand that best interprets current
Kenya Forest Service was not left behind and took part in the event as Show theme category.
it has always participated every year.
It was song and dance when the trophies were being awarded and
The KFS North Rift office being led by the Head of Conservancy Dedan the Head of Conservancy Mr. Nderitu picked the trophies on behalf
Nderitu and his assistant Ms Bernice Wanyonyi and the ECs and of KFS. Indeed it was a very excellent performance by the North Rift
Foresters in the North Rift Conservancy put together a well organized Conservancy to continue putting KFS in the map as KFS is known to
stand that attracted a multitude of showgowers, dignitaries and perform well in ASK Shows across the country.KFS is thus looking to
other exhibitors. The KFS Stand was so well organized flowing from win more awards in the upcoming national show and trade fairs.
the entrance to the end that the judges were so impressed and the
The awarding ceremony was presided over by the Cabinet Secretary
for Agriculture and Livestock, Mwangi Kiunjuri. During this
ceremeony, he urged the public to conduct tree planting exercises
with an aim of increasing the tree cover in the county and not only
for business purposes.

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Signing of Forest Management Agreement for

Kilifi Mangrove Forest

Signing of Forest Management Agreement for Kilifi Mangrove Forest Station between KFS and Mtakimau
Mangrove Community Forest Association presided over by the Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests Ms.
Charity Munyasia. The ceremony was witnessed by the the KFS Board Chairman Mr. Peter Kinyua, KFS Board
Member Capt. John Miriti, Kilifi Eco-system Conservator of Forest Ms. Nafasi Mfahaya and the CFA members.

By Benedetta Wasonga
There was pomp and jubilation at Kilifi mangrove forest station when Forest Management Agreement (FMA) is an agreement between the
the local community forest association signed a Forest Management Service and a Community Forest Association (CFA) or any person or
Agreement (FMA) with Kenya Forest Service (KFS) for the protection, organization for the purpose of managing a State, county or private
management and sustainable use of the forest on February 22, 2018. forest, while a CFA is a group of persons who are registered as an
The purpose of the FMA is to conserve biodiversity while enhancing association under the Societies Act (Cap 108) and who are resident in
people’s livelihoods. The signing ceremony was presided over by an area close to the specified forest.
the Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests, Charity Munyasia whereby
the community expressed optimism and satisfaction with KFS in the
management of the forest and adjacent forests.

Present during the ceremony was the KFS Board Chairman Mr.
Peter Kinyua, KFS Board Member Capt. John Miriti, the Eco-system
Conservator of Forests Nafasi Mfahaya, Executive Committee
members of Mtakimau Community Forest Association and
representatives of the Kilifi County Government.

The specific user rights that were agreed on by the two parties
during negotiations include firewood collection, grazing, collection
of forest produce for community based industries and collection
of medicinal herbs. Other user rights include eco-tourism and
recreational activities; bee keeping and honey harvesting; and
seedling production for rehabilitation and replanting of forest areas.
Besides the user rights that the Community Forest Associations
negotiated with the Service, the CFA also agreed on their obligations
to ensure that the forest is protected from illegal harvesting and
destruction by fire. On its part, the Service will provide training for Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests Charity
community scouts who will work alongside the KFS security team to Munyasia and the KFS Board Chairman Mr. Peter
ensure protection of their respective forest reserves. Kinyua during a dance with the local community.

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Annual Israel Embassy-KFS tree planting

By Bulbul Ratemo

“people with future for days pick

fruits, while those with future for
years plant trees.”

The second edition of the annual tree planting exercise in the

Israel Forest at the Uplands Forest Station in Kiambu County
took place on the 31st of January, 2018. The event which
brings together the Kenya Forest Service, the Israel Embassy
in Kenya, the Jewish National Fund and the Kiambu County
Community Forest Association was presided over by the
Chief Conservator of Forests Emilio Mugo, H.E Amb. Noah Gal
Gendler, Deputy Amb. Michael Baror and officials from the
Kiambu County.

This year’s event was special as it did coincide with “Tu BiShvat”
which is a Jewish national holiday and in contemporary Israel,
the day is celebrated as an ecological awareness day which is
marked by planting of trees. The day was marked by planting
300 trees and thereafter the EC of Kiambu George Njenga
opened the event by pledging that his office will water the
trees twice a week.

The deputy ambassador Michael Baror highlighted the

importance of involving the young generation in the
conservation of the environment. He went ahead to quote
a popular Jewish proverb that, “people with future for days
pick fruits, while those with future for years plant trees.”

Speaking during the event, the Chief Conservator of Forests

Mr Emilio Mugo thanked the Israel Embassy for involving the
Kenya Forest Service and Uplands Forest Station community
in their national holiday celebration as this highlighted
the convergence of ideologies between Kenya and Israel.
He pledged to work together with the Israel embassy on
environmental issues including the tree nursery initiative
in Nyambari Centre in Nakuru. He went ahead to state that
the Kenya Forest Service signed an MOU with the Jewish
National Fund for the development of dry land and that the
KFS was going to host a delegation from the Jewish National
Fund later in the course of the year to learn the development
of dry land forest technology. He finished by quoting that
the “the partnership with Israel will help us in mitigation and
resilience in climate change”.

Amb. Noah Gal Gendler, urged Kenyans to plant trees day

and night for their own benefit. He went ahead to state that
cutting a tree with no good reason is a crime similar to killing
with no good reason.
Israeli Ambassador to Kenya Amb. Noah Gal
Gendler plants a tree during the tree planting
exercise in Uplands Forest Station.

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KFS Partnering with Big Ship CBO to

Conserve Chuda Creek

Mangrove plantation in Chuda Creek, Coast Conservancy

By Royan Ndegwa environmental conservation, mentored over 20 groups within

Jomvu sub county on solid waste management and on mangrove
ecosystem services. They have partnered with other civil society
In order to achieve its mandate, Kenya Forest Service works hand
organizations in advocating for environmental and other related
in hand with different stakeholders in conserving and promoting
policies in Mombasa County while offering entrepreneurship skills,
livelihoods. KFS is partnering with BigShip Community Based
career skills, mentorship, financial linkages, market linkages, and
Organization (CBO) to rehabilitate and conserve Chuda Creek
vocational skills to over 600 youth and women.
in Mikindani, Coast Conservancy. So far over 80,000 mangrove
seedlings and propagules have been planted since 2011 in the 40
The CBO in partnership with the Kenya Forest Service is now targeting
hectares Creek and this Mangrove Forest is the only gazetted forest
to plant over 100,000 mangrove trees annually and in the future plan
in Mombasa County.
on building a board walk where tourists can walk and enjoy the
scenic view of the mangroves and the ocean and also setting up a
Big Ship is a community driven organization working with the youths,
hotel within the mangroves where the guests can enjoy a drink or a
and their communities in conserving the environment and promoting
meal as they rest to promote eco-tourism and to boost the adjacent
their sustainable development through empowerment programs.The
communities economically.
organization strive at creating a healthy and sustainable environment
for social-economic development in Mombasa County. Their mission
is to promote sustainable development by empowering local
communities in environmental conservation.

The issue of carbon trade is encouraging more communities to

undertake mangrove planting in anticipation of trading on the
carbon stock. Mangroves absorb CO2 5 times more than any other
terrestrial trees hence reduces global warming. They act as buffer
zones by protecting land from sea flooding and storms while also
providing a conducive environment for the development of cottages
and restaurants where people can relax and this is one of the many
positive impacts that motivated the creation of this group.

The organization has engaged over 10 learning institutions

through conducting Attitude and behavior change programs on Mangrove seedlings ready for planting at
Chuda Creek, Coast Conservancy

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Conserving Mangrove Forests in Kenya

A section of a mangrove plantation in Kilifi County.

By Michael Muratha
Mangrove Forests along the Kenyan coast cover approximately and opportunities for local and national economic development.
60,645ha along the 536 km coastline extending from the Kenya- Additionally they also play a critical role in shoreline protection and
Tanzania border in the south, and into the Kenya-Somalia border in carbon sequestration.
the north.. These mangrove forests are found in tidal estuaries, creeks,
and protected bays in five counties of Lamu (37,350 ha), Tana River This ecosystem however faces serious threats associated with their
(2,636 ha), Kilifi (8,535 ha), Mombasa (3,770 ha) and Kwale (8,354 ha. deforestation and degradation. Root causes of mangrove loss and
transformations have been identified as; increased population, weak
Mangroves were declared government reserve forests by the governance, inadequate awareness of the true value of mangrove
Proclamation No. 44 of 30thApril 1932, and later by Legal Notice ecosystems, high levels of poverty, lack of alternative livelihoods
No. 174 of 20th May 1964. Under this “Gazette Notification for and inadequate management prescriptions. Mangrove losses in turn
Mangrove Forests in Kenya” all land between high water and low have negative impacts on fisheries, shoreline stability, and resource
water marks (ordinary spring tides) are described as mangrove areas. sustainability.
The responsibility to manage mangroves is bestowed on the Kenya
Forest Service. To mitigate against these threats, the Service has placed considerable
attention on management of mangrove forests as evidenced by
There are nine mangrove species in Kenya, with Rhizophora recent procurement of two modern patrol boats. Additionally the
mucronata (or mkoko) and Ceriops tagal (mkandaa) being the Service in partnership with other stakeholders has developed a ten
most dominant. Mangrove ecosystems offer a range of benefits years (2015-2025) National Mangrove Management Plan as well as
launched of some site specific mangrove management plans. This
will go a long way in ensuring the resources is protected for future
generations to come.

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Features |
Be a Modern Officer

KFS Rangers matching during a recent event at the Kenya Forestry College Londiani, Kericho
County

By SGT Tito Okello, Enforcement and Compliance Officer

To be a law enforcer, you must first know the law. Once the law has and past. It is a fertile ground of understanding the nature and trends
been enacted by Parliament, it is upon and individual, first, as a of events. Information travels fast on social media platform and as a
citizen of this country and secondly as a law enforcement officer to law enforcement officer, you must keep tabs. While it is important
be abreast with the new laws of the land. Same existing legislations to be on a social media platform, it should not be misused. Use it to
are amended while others are repealed depending on the new your advantage.
challenges brought by social economic and political developments.
It would be ignorance on the part of a law enforcement officer not to A modern officer should be able to discern and choose what is
be aware of the prevailing changes. ethical over what is unethical. Values are guiding principles every
human being should have let alone an officer. It is important to have
The environment, in which the modern officer is operating in, is personal values coupled with that of an organization. Understanding
starkly different from those of his counterparts in the past decades. Service’s values, vision and mission is an integral part of knowing
In the past, an officer could be as brutal and inhumane to his liking ones organization. Old habits die hard is a phrase that was coined to
and chances of getting away with his actions were very high. Maybe mean that habits are hard to quit. It is true. Good values and morals
it was because there was insulation of juniors who hide behind ‘I can be impacted at the college but once an officer is deployed to
was following orders’ phrase. The society of today is very open and the field, the bearers of organization culture would remark “hapa ni
robust in its awareness to constitutional rights and legal privilege. field si college, hapa sasa tunakufunza kazi”. The tone behind these
Today every officer is held individually accountable to his actions. remarks is meant to claw back the good and instill values some of
Disobeying illegal orders is lawful. which are unethical.

Education and knowledge acquisition is a process. Recruitment of A modern officer prefers being respected other than being feared. He
officers might have minimum entry requirement. The system of doesn’t use his position and implements of work to intimidate and
education allows continuous improvement. With many open door harass the innocent. He does not use his rank to attain pleasure, profit
colleges and universities in place including online and distance or personal safety. A modern officer sees fellow citizens as clients not
learning, there is no reason to maintain status quo. The Society as enemy. He picks out the criminal from the society like chaff in a
demands nothing other than informed and knowledgeable officers. bundle of wheat. He knows that he is not law unto himself and that
This is even underpinned by the fact that crimes evolve and requires the law is an ass. Sometimes the hunter ends up being the hunted. He
more sophisticated solutions. Consequently, every officer must strive does his job without fear or favour.
to acquire new knowledge lest the criminals be two steps ahead.

The digital space is one that has turned the world into a small village.
A modern officer should not be left behind when the society along
with the criminals have shifted platform from analogue to digital. The
social media platform has an avalanche of information in both current

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| Pictorial

KFS Board Chairman Peter Kinyua (right) issues 20 laptops

to Environment CEC, Elgeyo Marakwet County Abraham
Barsosio (left) to support environmental education in the
County. Looking on is Ag. Chief Conservator of Forests
Monica Kalenda.

Her Excellency the First Lady Margaret Kenyatta

waters a tree she planted at Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport. Looking on is Ecosystem Conservator Nairobi
County Joyce Thuku (left) among other Government
officials.
The Greenzones Development Support Project
Appraisal Mission pose for a photo with the Nakuru
County CEC for Environment, Water and Irrigation,
Festus Ng’eno.

Head of Conservancy, North Rift Dedan Ndiritu

KFS Board Members in a group photo at the KFS in a group photo with other KFS North Rift officials
Information Center during their final meeting. during the 2018 Eldoret National Show where the
Service performed exemplary well.

KFS Official, Francis Mathinji (centre) in a group photo with other stakeholders during
an aerial tour of the Mt. Kenya Forest
 Pictorial |

Senior Deputy Chief Conservator, Field Operations Esau Omollo waters a tree he planted during management
plans launch in Kajiado County. Looking on is Head of Conservancy Nairobi James Gitonga (right) among
other KFS officials

Students of Olmaroroi Primary Schools planting trees KFS Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests, Farm and
during a tree planting exercise at the school officiated Dryland Forestry Programme Patrick Kariuki is joined by
by Cabinet Secretary Environment and Forestry a community member in planting trees at Kakamega
Keriako Tobiko Forest during the National Tree Planting Campaign

KFS Staff among other guests planting trees at the Wangari Maathai corner, Karura Forest during the 2018
International Day of Forest Celebrations
A Quarterly Magazine of Kenya Forest Service

| Features

SDG 3: Good Health and Well Being

SDG 1: No Poverty • Medicinal Plants
• Income from Forest
Products
• Employment
SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 2: Zero Hunger • Carbon capture and storage
• Agro-forestry
• Wild Fruits SGD 15: Life on Land Biodiversity

SDG 6: Clean Water and

Sanitation
• Fresh water for drinking
and irrigation

HOW FORESTS CONTRIBUTE TO THE

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS).
By Benedetta Wasonga
Have you ever asked yourself why the hullabaloo about forests? It is Forests are a critical renewable natural resource. Growing trees,
crucial that you do so. This is because forests have been undervalued or cutting down forests, has major consequences. If forests are
in the effort to attain Sustainable Development goals (SDG’s). managed well they will provide us with goods and services that we
cannot live without. They will also contribute significantly to the GDP
To some extent less treasured are the mostly imperceptible ways of a country. If forests disappear we lose any prospect of sustainable
that forest-based ecosystem services add value to developmental development. Forests and trees are rooted in life and livelihoods.
objectives, and how deforestation can undermine their realization. They can be grown, improved, and looked after. They are renewable.
A manageable and a universal way of changing the world for the
Although efforts have been made to mobilize the importance of better is by growing and managing trees.
forests as an approach out of poverty for both rural and urban
communities, not enough attention has been given to deforestation A universal and integrated sustainable development goals were
as a negative pathway to poverty. Alteration of forests to other developed during the Rio+20 summit whereby member states
land uses eliminates income from wild products such as honey, agreed to develop (SDGs) that will guarantee the promotion of an
mushrooms, and leaves landscapes less resilient to landslides, floods socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable future, in the
and other natural disasters that can damage infrastructure (SDG 11) context of the “Future we want”. It articulated support for eradicating
and set back income growth for years (SDG 1).\ poverty and mainstreaming sustainable development to deal with
other major challenges such as hunger, and climate change, as well
Deforestation has negative impacts on agricultural productivity as a green, inclusive economy. Also recognized during the summit is
which is a key weapon in the fight to end hunger (SDG 2). Forest- the role ecosystems play in development. The role played by forests
based birds and bees provide essential pollination and pest control and trees was also acknowledged in the document, where members
within the eco-system. Forested watersheds provide water for emphasized, “We highlight the social, economic and environmental
irrigation, and help maintain the water habitat for the inland fisheries benefits of forests to people and the contributions of sustainable
that is a source of food supply for millions. Loss of tree cover also forest management.” Efforts to reverse deforestation and degradation
affects the water cycle, threatening to dry up rivers and water vapor were called for and the need to encourage trade in legitimately
from forest transpiration which fall as rain on agricultural fields (SDG harvested forest products.
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Source:
A manageable and a universal way of changing the Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform,
world for the better is by growing and managing sustainabledevelopment.un.org
trees. Forests and SDGs, taking a second look, www.wri.org,
Exploring Local Values for Forest Biodiversity on Mount Cameroon
http://www.bioone.org,

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Project News |

Ag Chief Conservator of Forests Monica Kalenda (centre) in a group photo with AFDB Agricultural Expert
Onesmus Maina (3rd left), Project Manager Jerome Mwanzia (2nd left) among other KFS officers

Greenzones Development Support Project

Phase 2 Appraisal Mission
By Sylvester Okal
The project under phase 1 concluded in 2014 and impacted on the project funding. This formed the apprsaisal mission which moved
communities living around the forests. It helped in improving the around the counties meeting stakeholders and hearing their input
livelihoods and income of the communities that live around the into ensuring the conservation agenda is spread. The appraisal
forests in the country at the same time improving biodiversity in the mission met several community forest associations, ecosystem
country. The project left behind notable and important infastructure conservators and county government environment CECs and
for operation by the Kenya Forest Service. Among these are resource Environment Chief Officers. In this mission the aim was to get the
centers that are currently housing several KFS offices in the counties, stakeholders to undertsand what the AfDB require from them in
vehicles for the field officers and trucks for the KFS road units. giving their input during this preparation stage of the project. The
team leader Onesmas Maina told the various county executives met
In collaboration with the African Development Bank and Treasury, that this project will contribute to forest conservtaion, food security
Kenya Forest Service is currently working on the phase 2 of the and the community’s livelihood.
project with intent of making more impact on more countries across
the counties. In the proposed project, there is going to be a focus on On completion of the mission the team from AfDB is to present
15 counties that lie within Kenya’s water towers. the proposed project to the bank Board of Directors for review and
approval. On the last meeting of the mission they met The Priciple
Kenya Forest Service which is the lead implementing agency is Secretary for Environment and Forestry Charles Sunkuli who asssured
already putting in progress in actualizing the project by having in that the government will support the project implementation where
place the project concept note and carrying out consultations with required.
various stakeholders. The project manager Jerome Mwanzia and a
team of KFS officials for instance, have made several consultation
meetings with the AfDB and Treasury to work out the modules of the

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A Quarterly Magazine of Kenya Forest Service

| Station Profile

KFS Official Francis Mathinji issues tree seedlings to community members during a
tree growing sensitization forum in Kabaru Forest. Looking on is Forester, Kabaru Forest Station, G. Anampiu
(center)

Kabaru Forest Station COMMUNITY FOREST ASSOCIATION

Kabaru Forest forms part of South West forest of the Mount Kenya
forest reserve. It is situated in Nyeri County within Central Highlands The station has a Community Forest Association by the name Kabaru
Conservancy. The forest is about 45Km from Nyeri town along Nyeri Community Forest Conservation and Protection Association with a
– Chaka – Thegu road, at latitude 0.2833o and longitude 37.1667o. management plan approved in 2009 and revised in 2016. The total
It borders Naromoru Forest on the North and Hombe forest on the number of CFA members is 4,582 under 18 user rights. The most
South and borders Mt.Kenya National park to the East. The forest was important user rights which are being implemented are:-
gazetted as Kabaru Forest Reserves vide legal notice No.48 of 1943
1. PELIS- Plantation Enterprise and Livelihood Improvement
under the forest department with the aim of forest conservation and
development. Scheme
2. Fish farming
The station covers an area of 13,394.62 Ha comprising of the
following:- 3. Forest Protection
4. Firewood collection
• Indigenous forest – 5,963.55 Ha 5. Rehabilitation
• Plantation forest – 2,407.33 Ha 6. Grazing
• Grassland – 125.00 Ha 7. Silviculture operations
• Bush land – 386.10 Ha 8. Ecotourism
• Bamboo – 4,454.14 Ha
• Swamp – 58.00 Ha Plantation Establishment and Livelihood
TOTAL - 13,394.62 HA Improvement Scheme (PELIS)
PELIS was started in the station in the year 2012 and to date a total
The station has a plantation management plan (2014 – 2024) area of 400 Ha of forest plantation has been established by the CFA
and KFS staff. This financial year, the station had a total of 240,000
seedlings of exotic species and the areas planted is 110 Ha. At the
same period (2012-2018) a total area of 210 Ha has been rehabilitated.

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Station Profile |
PELIS Benefits
The PELIS members are currently 1200 and each member is normally
allocated 0.5 acre of land. Last season half an acre produced an
average of 30 bags of potatoes. The average cost for a bag was
KSH 1,500. Therefore the benefit which went to communities was
approximately Ksh.54,000,000.00.

FISH FARMING
There are four licensed user groups dealing with fish farming,
the most successive one is called Jitunze self help group and has
established itself in the entire Mt.Kenya region and its environment.

Rehabilitated area of approximately 210

FISH FARMING BENEFITS
hectares at Kabaru Forest by the Community
Last year, the group sold fish and fingerlings worth Ksh.200,000.00 Forest Association (CFA)
and all that benefit went to the community
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS
ECOTOURISM The station has collaborated very well with other stakeholders
like ministry of agriculture, ministry of interior and Co-ordination,
Kabaru forest has a lot of recreational and ecotourism opportunities, ministry of water, ministry of energy, county government of Nyeri,
and amongst those developed includes Thegu River Gardens along Rhino ark, ministry of tourism among others.
River Thegu. There are a number of religious, cultural and historical
sites within the forest amongst them are queen’s chamber and king
cedar. The forest cover provides spectacular scenery and sites for CHALLENGES
recreation which are suited for bird watching, picnic, and camping. • Pro longed Drought
Therefore, ecotourism ventures in the forests reserve will provide
• Wild life menace
opportunities for local communities to participate actively in forest
conservation if well established.

A section of Kabaru Forest Station under

indigenous forest.

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A Quarterly Magazine of Kenya Forest Service

| Cross Cutting Issues

Personal
Appearance and
Grooming

Damarie Adina
In almost every profession, a certain degree of cleanliness
and appearance is necessary, as presentation is a key factor
in the provision of service. As individuals, it is in our nature
to judge others or places based on our first impressions.
This makes proper grooming and presentation in the
workplace important for both men and women and a lack
of which will result in misinterpretation negative feedback
from clients and workmates.

Due to the importance of presentation, some standard

grooming guidelines are necessary in order to keep up in
today’s competitive work environment. These include;

• Keeping neat and clean including ones hair,

fingernails, teeth, and face

• Dressing for the occasion, meaning wearing

appropriately and conservatively in the workplace

• Ensure clothing is ironed

• Wearing basic/neutral colors that do not scream

out, avoid bright colors such as yellow and luminous
green…

• Keep pocket empty, avoid key bulges and tinkling

coins

• Wear light colognes and perfumes in consideration of

others

• Avoid eating candy, chewing gum, and other sweets

in the office. Make use of the staff/break room

In an environment that is clean and presentable, studies

shown that employees exhibit increased productivity,
increased professionalism and mutual respect amongst
coworkers, and improved health of employees just to name
a few. No matter an individual’s position in a company,
the importance of self-grooming and presentation is
important. Cleanliness is next to Godliness so they say.

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 ISSUE NO. 23 | July-September 2017

Sports
Features
News |

The KFS Atheletics team in a group photo with the trophy at Egerton University

KFS Shines at the Mau-Egerton Cross Country.

By George Wafula
The Mau Egerton cross country is annually held to raise funds for This year’s event had over 700 registered runners and all the top
rehabilitation of Mau ecosystem and Njoro River and to create 4 spots in the corporate category went to Kenya Forest Service
environmental awareness. Over the past five years Kenya Forest representatives. Patrick Namagwa finished first In the men’s full
Service alongside other key stakeholders partnered with Egerton marathon category with Zebedee Kiprono coming in second, Wilson
University to plant indigenous trees at the Ngongeri park as part of Mwangi was third and Joseph Sanare came in fourth place to put
restoring the Riparian forest vegetation along the middle section of Kenya Forest Service at the top of their category.
Njoro River.
During the event, the various representatives from each took time
On the 10th February 2018, the 5th annual Mau Egerton Marathon to address the congregation on the importance of looking after our
took place a partnership between Egerton University and Athletics natural b resources. Funds were collected there after for the purpose
Kenya and sponsored by a number of corporate institutions of saving Njoro River which is one of the most reliable catchments of
including Nation Media Group, Kenya Commercial Bank , Egerton the Mau Escarpment.
Cooperate Sacco, APA Insurance, Kenya Forest Service, Kenya Water
Tower Agency and Kenya Vision 2030 among others. Among those in The award presentation session marked the end of event with Kenya
attendance was the2-time world champion and world record holder Forest Service taking the lion share of the trophy count.
in the 800 metres race David Rudisha and Olympic champion in 1500
metres race Faith Kipyegon who were this year’s Brand Ambassadors
for the event.

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A Quarterly Magazine of Kenya Forest Service

| Leisure

Crossword Puzzle

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 | ISSUE NO 25 | (January- March 2018)

Leisure |

I wish we were all in for forests conservation and do it with all

our hearts and might, We will regret for not planting more trees,
Commit to it even if it will take us lose of sight, We will regret all our inhuman acts on the trees,
I wish we knew we won’t eat tomorrow Our betrayal to this beautiful nature and ecosystem, But it
Simply because all our trees are in great sorrow, will be too late.
because they know their fate lies on our hands; our bone
marrows. So this is my call to everyone reading this piece,
Please keep my heart in peace,
We have cleared the forests, I want our next generation to be in pleased,
Our lands left bare, and because bears cannot withstand the I want them to look at their surrounding and appreciate us
pain of fallen trees, for what we’ve done,
And the entire condition, they have also left, Though we will be called the late,
We have forgotten we are the next on the frying pan, Our forests will still be alive,
The heat will be so intense, And with that in mind….we will rest in peace.
The ozone layer will already be in ruins,
The comfort zone we enjoy now will be in ruins, By: Siaban Damaris
We will leave this beautiful land in desperation,
We will all die!

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| From the Archives

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 From the Archives |

Nairobi Arboretum
Nairobi’s richest living collection of trees
Established as a trial site for exotic tree species in Located off State House Road, approximately 2km from
1907, the 30-hectare Nairobi Arboretum now hosts the the city centre, the Arboretum is good for individuals
richest collection of exotic and indigenous tree species seeking to learn about trees, watch birds, enjoy serene
moments within the forest or walk along its trails. The
in Nairobi. The Arboretum also has over 100 species of Arboretum’s central lawn is good for large group activities
migrant and resident bird species in addition to sykes like picnics and games. Special areas are also available
and vervet monkeys. for hire for weddings, concerts and other special events.

Kenya Forest Service

Tel: (254) 020-3754904/5/6, (254) 020-2020285
Fax: (254) 020-2385374
P.O Box 30513-00100 Nairobi
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 KNOW YOUR TREES
Delonix elata [L.] Gamble English Name: white gul mohur, creamy peacock flower,
tiger bean ,flamboyant Tree.
Indegenous. Local Names: Mwange [kamba], Sukalle [Boran], Lebbi
Family: Caesalpiniaceae [Somalli], Sukele [Orma], Ekurinchanait [Turkana]

Description
Delonix elata is a deciduous tree usually grows up to 7m high but occasionally it can reach 15m high with dropping branches. Bark is
yellowish brown to grey-white, smooth and shiny but sometimes flaking leaves are compound with 10-25 pairs of leaflets. Flowers are
white with uppermost petal yellow tp orange with 10 red stamens protrusion. Mature pods are red-brown, about 13-20cm long. Pointed
at both ends with numerous smooth brown seeds.

Ecological Conditions
The species occurs in Acacia-commiphora dry bushland between 100-1200m usually on a rockyor loamy sois or lava, occasionally
riverine. Common in Magadi, Turkana, Taita and Tsavo West.

Flowering and fruit development.

Flowering and seedlings periods of Delonix aleta are not in uniform. Pollination is by insects. Flowers and green fruits can be found on
the tree at the same time. Sometimes flowering occurs before rains. Seeds are brown when making mature. In Kibwezi and Voi, seeds can
be collected between February/ march and October.

Seed collection.
The mature red-brown pods are collected from the crown by spreading a net, canvas etc, under the tree and limb the tree to handpick
the pods or shaking the branches to release the pods.

End Use
The wood of the specials can be used as timber for construction or furniture and fuelwood. Other uses include bee forage, food[seed],
medicine[pods, gums,] and tanning.

Karura, off Kiambu Road

P.O. Box 30513 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: 020 - 2020285
Fax: 020 - 2385374
Email: [email protected]

www.kenyaforestservice.org