Our Board Of Directors

THE KEFRI BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROFILE

With effect from Tuesday 16^th June 2026 when the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Act, 2026 came into effect, the KEFRI Board will be constituted in accordance with Section 29J, which provides that the Board will comprise of :-

1. A chairperson appointed by the President;

2. The Principal Secretary responsible for matters relating to forestry research or a representative appointed in writing;

3. The Principal Secretary responsible for matters relating to finance or a representative appointed in writing;

4. The Attorney-General or a representative appointed in writing;

5. The Chief Conservator of Forests of the Kenya Forest Service or a representative appointed in writing;

6. The Director-General of the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation or a representative appointed in writing;

7. Three other persons appointed by the Cabinet Secretary, out of whom:—

   1. One shall be nominated by the Forestry Society of Kenya;
   2. One shall be a member of a registered community forest association; and
   3. One shall represent the forest industry;
8. The Director-General, who shall be an ex-officio member of the Board with no right to vote.