KEFRI Stakeholder meeting

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986 with an obligation to undertake forest research and generate and promote improved technologies for sustainable management, conservation, and development of forest and allied natural resources.

KEFRI is mandated to conduct research in forestry and allied natural resources; disseminate research findings to stakeholders; build the capacity of stakeholders; and establish partnerships and cooperate with other research organizations and institutions of higher learning in joint research and training.

On 5th February 2024, KEFRI conducted stakeholders meeting at KEFRI bamboo hall which Kwetu Yetu Cbo was in attendance represented by David Erasto, Rael Nelly, Julia Wahome, and Francis Kagema This meeting is held yearly as the link between the government organization charged with the responsibility of forestry research, KEFRI together with their stakeholders, share their projects for the year and what results they got. The interventions to be undertaken and the stakeholders give their view too.

It was an important meeting to attend so as to give our feedback on the concerns we get from the community and also enhance our skills. We also got ideas on projects we can undertake based on their research.