The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has forged a partnership with a private company to revolutionize sustainable forest conservation efforts in Kenya. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on Wednesday, April 10, aims to improve forest restoration and ecosystem protection in the country.

According to KFS, the selected private company has been lauded for its unwavering commitment to funding forest conservation initiatives and executing innovative ecosystem restoration projects. The collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both parties to drive impactful forest investments that not only generate financial returns but also contribute to positive climate outcomes and enhanced conservation results.

“This agreement strengthens an impactful partnership leveraging our combined strengths to source and structure forest investments that contribute to climate-positive and improved conservation outcomes,” stated KFS in a press release.

The private company’s cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, designed to detect potential threats to Kenyan forests, underscores its dedication to the cause. This partnership comes at a crucial time as Kenya strives to plant 15 billion trees by 2032, with the collaboration expected to not only restore forest cover but also benefit local communities residing near forested areas.

“We are committed to ensuring the success of KFS’s strategic objectives through comprehensive financial support and innovative solutions,” affirmed the private company. President William Ruto’s administration’s focus on climate change mitigation has earned Kenya global recognition, with the World Bank recently citing these efforts as a basis for advancing a development loan to the country.