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May 29, 2026
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Ruto assents to three Bills to boost disaster response, forest protection

Ruto assents to three Bills to boost disaster response, forest protection

President Ruto assents to three National Assembly bills, including Disaster Management Bill; laws to improve disaster response and protect Kenya’s forest cover...

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President William Ruto has assented to three new Bills passed by the National Assembly, aimed at enhancing disaster response, protecting forests, and promoting equitable development.

  • The National Disaster Risk Management Bill establishes a framework for managing disasters, creating the National Disaster Risk Management Authority and County Disaster Risk Management Committees.
  • The Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, strengthens forestry management and research, reinforcing the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI).
  • The Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill, 2025, allocates Sh16.8 billion to 34 marginalized counties for essential services like water, roads, health, and electricity.

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