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A Tree Nursery
Timber Sawing using Woodmizer
Soil analysis at the KEFRI laboratories
Certified Tree Seeds available at KEFRI centers
Loading PCR Products onto agarose gel
The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) was established as a State Corporation in 1986 under the Science and Technology Act Chapter 250 of the Laws of Kenya to focus on forestry research. The Act was repealed by the Science, Technology and Innovation Act No. 28 of 2013. Kenya Forestry Research Institute is also mandated under the Forest Conservation and Management Act, 2016 to undertake forestry research.
KEFRI headquarters is located in Muguga, 23 km north-west of Nairobi, off Nairobi - Nakuru highway. KEFRI has 5 regional research programmes with head offices in Gede, Kitui, Muguga, Londiani and Maseno. The Institute has one national centre located in Karura.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the launch of a national clean-up campaign dubbed ‘Clean Up Kenya Campaign’ aimed at restoration of forests as well as recreational facilities for beautification and regeneration of the environment. ...
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry led stakeholders and its state agencies in marking Africa Public Service Day with a tree planting exercise in Kaptagat forest,...
The PS for Environment and Forestry, Dr. Chris Kiptoo accompanied by EU Ambassador Simon Mordue, UNDP representative Khalid Badawi, CAS for Agriculture Linah Kilimo and Hon. Alex Tolgos Governor Elgeyo Markawet presided over a public baraza in Embogut forest...
KEFRI is establishing a tree nursery for sustenance of Michuki Memorial Park in Nairobi County. .....
KEFRI will renew a long existing partnership with ICRAF aiming to develop commercial forestry and restoration of landscape in Kenya. .....
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry led Kenya in marking World Wetlands Day on 2nd February at Enapuiyapui Swamp, Kiptunga Forest, Nakuru County. The global event was this year marked under the theme “Wetlands and Biodiversity”.....
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) conducted an awareness and sensitization on Counter terrorism and violence extremism to ensure staff are well prepared in case of any eventuality ....
KEFRI in collaboration with Gatsby Charitable Foundation has planted trees at Sumitomo Nursery in KEFRI headquarter in memory of the late Dr. Luke Potter, Former ....
