Moreover, the task-force said the Forest Service is characterised by the lack accountability, unethical behaviours and limited capacity. I appreciate the fact that some decisions therein would be pretty difficult to make but they will have to be done,” said the Deputy President. Going forward, Mr Ruto said the government may employ the services of the National Youths Service and the KFS in an aggressive replanting of indigenous trees for at least three years “to help our forest cover regenerate”. The implementation matrix of the task-force report is expected to be presented to the President in 10-days’ time. The Government plans to have at least 10 percent forest cover by 2030, a move the Deputy President says is part of the measures being undertaken to mitigate climate change.

Source: Standard Digital April 30, 2018 11:37 UTC