Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry

Official account for Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Kenya

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

H.E. President @WilliamsRuto has assented to the Forest Conservation & Management (Amendment)Bill, 2025 into law. The new Act marks a major legislative milestone aimed at modernizing forest governance, expanding community-led conservation & anchoring Kenya’s climate goals.

[State House Kenya @StateHouseKenya]

Presidential Assent of Three National Assembly Bills, State House, Nairobi https://t.co/se8ocxXOd6

[Gitonga Mugambi, CBS @GMugambi_CBS]

Today, I joined H.E President @WilliamsRuto and other leaders during the assent of the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Act, 2025, a major milestone in strengthening Kenya’s environmental governance and forestry sector reforms.

The amended law provides a modern legal and institutional framework to enhance sustainable forest management, climate resilience, ecosystem restoration and implementation of the national 15 billion tree growing programme.

The Act introduces key reforms aimed at improving sectoral coordination, regulatory oversight, accountability and access to climate financing mechanisms, including REDD+ and Payment for Ecosystem Services. It also strengthens enforcement measures against forest crimes while promoting agroforestry, community participation and sustainable landscape restoration.

[Gitonga Mugambi, CBS @GMugambi_CBS]

Happy Madaraka Day 2026.

[State Department For Forestry Kenya @Forestry__Kenya]

Forestry Principal Secretary Mr. Gitonga Mugambi presiding over the 63rd Madaraka Day celebration at Gankondi Primary school in Meru County.
https://t.co/57W5HSqP16

[Gitonga Mugambi, CBS @GMugambi_CBS]

Today, I joined residents of Meru County at Gankondi Primary School for the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, where we reflected on our nation's progress.

I emphasized that sustained investment in education and skills development remains the foundation of sustainable growth, innovation and national competitiveness. Strengthening human capital is essential to advancing our long term socio-economic transformation and creating opportunities for future generations.

I also distributed avocado seedlings to residents as part of the 15 Billion Trees Campaign, an initiative aimed at advancing agroforestry, enhancing tree cover on farmlands and supporting sustainable livelihoods.

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

Join us on 5th June 2026 as we mark #WorldEnvironmentDay under the theme “𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚. 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚.”

The national celebration will be held at 𝘼𝙧𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙢 𝙂𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙨, 𝙊𝙡 𝙆𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙪, 𝙉𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙪𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮, bringing together stakeholders, partners, communities, and environmental champions in a shared commitment to climate action and environmental conservation.

We welcome you to be part of this important national moment as we reflect, engage, and take action for a greener, more sustainable future. #WorldEnvironmentDay2026 #InspiredByNature #ClimateAction

[Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, MIEK, CBS @Eng_F_Ngeno]

As we commemorate the 63rd Madaraka Day under the theme "Education, Skills and the Future," we celebrate Kenya’s progress and reaffirm our commitment to sustainable development, climate resilience, and inclusive growth.

I joined H.E. President Dr. @WilliamsRuto at Wajir Stadium, Wajir County, in marking this important national day, guided by his vision that places education, innovation, and green skills at the centre of national transformation and a sustainable future.

The President highlighted Northern Kenya’s vast potential in renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, livestock development, and water resource management, alongside ongoing efforts in rangeland restoration, irrigation expansion, and drought resilience.

As the State Department for Environment and Climate Change, we remain committed to ecosystem restoration, sustainable resource management, and climate action for a resilient and prosperous Kenya.
#MadarakaDay2026 #EducationSkillsAndTheFuture #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalConservation #SustainableDevelopment

[MauForestComplex_iclip @MauForest_iclip]

Thank you, our Chief Guest, @KCBInKenya Group CEO Paul Russo, @Saagite for honouring our invitation and for your invaluable support to the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP).

Your partnership and commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable livelihoods are deeply appreciated. Together, we are securing the future of the Mau Forest Complex while improving the livelihoods of the communities that depend on this vital ecosystem.
#MFC_ICLIP #PartnershipsForConservation #LindaMauBoreshaMaisha

[Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, MIEK, CBS @Eng_F_Ngeno]

As we celebrate #MadarakaDay let us cherish our freedom, uphold our unity, and renew our commitment to a sustainable, climate-resilient and prosperous Kenya.

Happy Madaraka Day!

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

Happy 63rd Madaraka Day! As we gather in Wajir, the Ministry of Environment is bridging education and climate action.

Let's grow 15 billion trees and secure a greener Kenya.

#MadarakaDay2026 #GreenSkills #15BillionTrees #ClimateActionKe

[Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, MIEK, CBS @Eng_F_Ngeno]

Thank you our partners for joining us on 29th May at the @MauForest_iclip Resource Mobilization Dinner and for your generous support towards the restoration of the Mau Forest Complex.
#LindaMauBoreshaMaisha #MFC_ICLIP

[MauForestComplex_iclip @MauForest_iclip]

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐅𝐂-𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐏 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐮 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, and Patron of the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP), Dr. Eng. Festus Ng’eno today hosted partners at a Resource Mobilization Dinner held in a Nairobi hotel.

The fundraising dinner was organized in support of the 2nd Edition of MFC-ICLIP, aimed at mobilizing and coordinating financial, technical, and in-kind resources necessary for the effective implementation of conservation and livelihood interventions across the Mau Forest Complex landscape.

The event brought together partners from government institutions, the private sector, and civil society organizations, and was presided over by KCB Group CEO, Mr. Paul Russo.

In his remarks, the Principal Secretary highlighted remarkable progress achieved within just 10 months of implementation, including the restoration of over 1,500 hectares of degraded forest land, the planting of 1.5 million tree seedlings, and the empowerment of more than 4,000 households through the innovative TELIS programme, which integrates conservation with food security and income generation.

He emphasized that the Mau Forest Complex remains Kenya’s most strategic water tower, underpinning national water security, agriculture, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and clean energy production.

Dr. Ng’eno further celebrated the growing partnerships between government, development partners, the private sector, communities, and civil society, noting that lasting conservation success can only be achieved through collective action.

Calling on partners to support the programme’s 2nd Edition, the Principal Secretary described the initiative as “a national movement for ecological restoration, climate resilience, and transformation of livelihoods.”

#MFCICLIP #MauForest #ClimateAction #LandscapeRestoration #EnvironmentalConservation #Kenya

[Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, MIEK, CBS @Eng_F_Ngeno]

Tonight, I had the honour of hosting partners, stakeholders, development agencies, private sector leaders and community representatives during the MFC-ICLIP Resource Mobilization Dinner in support of the 2nd Edition of the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme.

In just 10 months, through partnerships and community-driven action, we have restored approximately 1,500 hectares of degraded forest land, planted over 1.5 million seedlings, and empowered more than 4,000 households through the TELIS programme that integrates restoration with livelihoods and food security.

The Mau Forest Complex remains Kenya’s largest water tower and one of our country’s most strategic natural assets. Protecting it is not just an environmental duty; it is an investment in water security, clean energy, biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods for present and future generations.

I thank all our partners for walking this journey with us. Together, we are proving that when communities are empowered and institutions collaborate, landscape restoration becomes achievable, scalable and sustainable.

The Mau cannot wait. Let us continue working together for restoration, resilience and shared prosperity.

#MFCICLIP #MauForest #ClimateAction #LandscapeRestoration #EnvironmentalConservation #Kenya

@kbasiye @PS_Betsy_Njagi @DrChrisKiptoo
@ngenysasha @KCBInKenya @KimtaiHarry

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

Happening Now: Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP) Resource Mobilisation Dinner #LindaMauBoreshaMaisha #MFC_ICLIP

Follow the event Live 👇
https://t.co/lvKBRw7bjX

[KBC Channel 1 News @KBCChannel1]

FOREST CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT BILL

‘The Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, bolsters our conservation efforts.’ ~ William Ruto, President

#KBCniYetu ^KG

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Assented to three critical Bills that will strengthen disaster response, protect our forests, and deliver equitable development to all parts of the country.

The National Disaster Risk Management Bill establishes a legal framework for managing disasters more effectively and efficiently. By providing clarity on the handling of disasters in both national and county governments, the new law is central to averting disasters and addressing crises when they occur.

The Act establishes the National Disaster Risk Management Authority and County Disaster Risk Management Committees, which will coordinate response, issue early warnings, and ensure resources reach people on time.

The Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, bolsters our conservation efforts. The primary objective of the new law is to strengthen the legal and institutional framework governing the forestry sector, promoting conservation, sustainable forest management, climate-responsive forestry, and research.

It also strengthens the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and re-establishes the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) as the lead forestry research institution.

The Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill, 2025, enhances devolution by fostering equitable development and addressing development discrepancies in marginalised counties. The Act ring-fences Sh16.8 billion allocated to 34 counties to fund water, roads, health facilities, and electricity.

The funds go directly to special-purpose accounts, not the County Revenue Fund, to ensure it is used only for basic services in areas that have lagged behind in development.

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary @Eng_F_Ngeno has emphasized the need for executing entities and development partners to leverage the Global Environment Facility (@theGEF) resources to unlock additional financing that can support the implementation of government programmes and policies on environment and climate change.

Speaking during a meeting with World Wide Fund for Nature (@WWF_Kenya) Chief Executive Officer Jackson Kiplagat and @nature_org (TNC) Country Director Dr. Ruth Masha, Dr. Ng’eno noted that strategic partnerships remain critical in mobilizing investments for sustainable environmental management and climate resilience initiatives.

PS Ng’eno observed that GEF funding provides an important opportunity for the country to attract further technical and financial support towards ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and sustainable land management programmes.

He underscored the importance of aligning donor-funded initiatives with national priorities to ensure that resources are utilized effectively in delivering impactful and community-driven interventions across the country.

Dr. Ng’eno further called for strengthened collaboration between government institutions, executing agencies, and conservation partners in developing innovative financing mechanisms capable of expanding support for environmental and climate action programmes.

The discussions also explored opportunities for joint interventions aimed at fostering partnerships that not only strengthen environmental governance but also unlock sustainable financing solutions needed to advance the country’s green growth and climate agenda.

The PS was joined in the meeting by Programme and Projects Director Ms. Vicky Betty.
#ClimateAction #EnvironmentalConservation #GEF #SustainableDevelopment #EcosystemRestoration #ClimateFinance #GreenGrowth #Biodiversity #NatureConservation.

[Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, MIEK, CBS @Eng_F_Ngeno]

Today, we were led by His Excellency President Dr @WilliamsRuto, @FirstLadyKenya Deputy President @_KithureKindiki during the National Prayer Breakfast, a moment of reflection, unity, and prayer for our nation.

This year’s theme, Forgiveness and Reconciliation, reminds us that the strength of Kenya lies not in our differences, but in our ability to rise above them for the common good.

As Psalm 103:12 reminds us: “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”

This verse reassures us that forgiveness is total, freeing us from the burden of guilt and shame. It invites us to live with gratitude, humility, and a renewed sense of purpose, knowing that we are given a fresh start.

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

A Meru chief & her son celebrated his birthday by planting 3,000 trees in 30 hours in Mucheene Forest. Leading the way for Kenya’s #15BillionTrees.

[MauForestComplex_iclip @MauForest_iclip]

Did You Know?

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