By: Kemo Kanyi
The Ministry of Environment has announced that it is embarking on a serious crackdown on illegal timber logging and related activities to protect the country’s forest cover.
In a statement released yesterday, the Ministry informs the general public that, with effect from 12th April 2025, the Honorable Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, acting under Section 133 of the Forest Act, 2018, is imposing an embargo on the felling of endangered forest trees.
It added that the Minister further acting under powers conferred by the same act is prohibiting the sale, purchase, and possession of forest produce taken, collected, or produced in contravention of the Forest Act, 2018.
Reaffirming its position to protect the forest cover, the Ministry said, “this imposition of this embargo underscores the ministry’s commitment in taking decisive action in ensuring that our forests are protected to conserve our environment.”
The environment ministry discloses that from 12th April 2025, to date, a total of 12 trucks laden with illegally obtained forest products have been impounded by the Department of Forestry.
It warns that legal action will be taken against any individual or entity that violates the forest Act when found in possession of the forest products.
