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Kenya Forest Service Rocked By Claims of Tribalism, Nepotism, and Mismanagement

An image of Kenya Forest Service Board Chairman Job Chirchir
Kenya Forest Service Board Chairman Job Chirchir

There is growing concern among staff at the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) over issues of nepotism and tribalism within the organization.

The recent reorganization of key departments, approved by the Board on the first day of Familiarization, has caused disquiet among employees.

Sources within the organization indicate that tribalism and nepotism are at the center stage, with preferred officers of the current Ag CCF Mr. Alex Lemarkoko being given priority.

This includes the proposed appointment of Mr. David Chege as Ag Commandant, without considering the career progression guidelines.

Mr. Chege is currently in Grade 5 but is acting in Grade 2, while the deputy Commandant Mr. Wilson Ole leboo, who is a senior officer, is in Grade 4.

Mr. Chege has also never undergone any basic paramilitary course, which is a requirement in the key department of security and protection.

In addition, there is a plan to promote specific officers who do not meet the minimum requirements as per the KFS career guidelines of September 2020.

Concerns have also been raised over the appointment of the Ag Principal Human Resource Officer (PHRO) – planning and Resourcing Mr. Patrick Tialal, who has been appointed from Grade 6 to 4 without any consideration of the HR Policy and Manual Procedures.

Mr. Tialal is also not a registered member of (IRHM), which is a mandatory requirement for HR practitioners.

He has been placed in a position to oversee the ongoing shortlisting of foresters and cadet inspectors that ended on 5th May 2023.

Furthermore, the Service has shifted the monitoring department, which is seen as a scheme for various individuals to do unworthy things without being inspected and monitored, despite rampant destruction of forests in mostly Mau and Central Conservancies.

The recent changes in the Plantation Division before the official lifting of the Moratorium has raised eyebrows as to why make changes on the eve of tree harvesting.

Sources indicate that 70% of board promotions come from one tribe, raising questions about whether the organization is truly committed to diversity and inclusion.

This is not the first time KFS or its leadership is in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.

In the past, we highlighted how a hotel owned by the former Forest Service Board Chairman’s wife, was accused of polluting Karura Forest.

Environmental activist James Wakibia first raised the issue on Twitter, revealing that the coffee shop in the forest was profiting from banned single-use plastics.

It is time for the relevant authorities to step in and ensure that KFS is held accountable for its actions and that the rights of workers are protected.

The organization must address the issues of nepotism and tribalism, and promote a culture of meritocracy to ensure that the best people are appointed to key positions within the service.

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