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May 6, 2026
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Senate Invites Public Views on Forest Conservation and Management Amendment Bill, 2025

Senate Invites Public Views on Forest Conservation and Management Amendment Bill, 2025

According to the Senate, the reforms are intended to align Kenya’s forest governance with the Constitution, emerging global conservation standards, and the country’s broader environmental obligations. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Kenyan Senate has invited public input on the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to ensure broader stakeholder participation in the law-making process.

  • The Bill aims to update Kenya's forestry legal framework to align with the Constitution and global conservation standards.
  • Key proposals include establishing a Directorate of Forest Regulation and a framework for Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes.
  • The Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources is accepting written submissions until Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

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