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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 28, 2025
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President Ruto lifts ban on logging for harvesting of mature trees in forests
The President noted that there is need to utilise mature timber for commercial purposes rather than letting it rot in the forest. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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President William Ruto has lifted the ban on logging in Kenya, specifically allowing the harvesting of only mature trees in forests across the country. This decision aims to utilize the timber for commercial purposes and local manufacturing, rather than letting it go to waste.
- The ban was lifted to allow for the harvesting of mature trees only, with a focus on commercial utilization.
- President William Ruto announced the decision during a public engagement at the Molo Technical and Vocational College in Elburgon, Nakuru County.
- The harvested timber will be used to make local furniture, supplying affordable housing projects and ending furniture imports from China.
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