Ruto Fires 23 Kenya Forest Service Officers over Graft: "They Shouldn't Be on Payroll By Tomorrow

 

Ruto revealed that the government nabbed 23 KFS managers and field rangers abetting the destruction of forests in the country. Ruto directs the prosecution of corrupt KFS officers Speaking during the pass-out of KFS recruits in Gilgil Nakuru County on Wednesday, October 11, Ruto noted that corrupt officers were identified in a collaboration between KFS and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. "Through collaboration with the relevant ministry, we have found KFS officers who engage in corrupt dealings, abetting the destruction of our forests... all of them should be removed from the payroll and charged in a court of law.  I have instructed the board to remove them from being government officers. From tomorrow, I do not want them on the government payroll," said Ruto. Fighting corruption at KFS The head of state said investigations are underway by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to ensure the culprits are prosecuted. He called for a thorough clean-up of the KFS, ending the tragedy in environmental conservation. "We are going to take whatever steps that are necessary to protect our environment, and our forests and ensure that the many good officers in KFS, including those who are joining today, have an opportunity to serve our country with integrity," he added. BY TUKO NEWS