MPs probe Energy ministry, KFS forest deal over unaccounted millions

Only Sh3.3 million was spent directly on afforestation activities...

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Members of Parliament are investigating the Ministry of Energy and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) regarding an afforestation project where a significant portion of allocated funds remains unaccounted for. The probe centers on alleged mismanagement of millions of shillings intended for community forest development.

Sh7.1 million, representing 68 percent of the Sh10.4 million budget, was spent on expenses not directly related to afforestation activities.
The key entities involved are the Ministry of Energy and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS).
Principal Secretary Alex Wachira defended the expenditure, stating the funds were used for critical, albeit indirect, afforestation stages, while MPs demand a detailed breakdown.

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