The Board of Kenya Forest Service officially appointed Mr. Alex Lemarkoko as the Chief Conservator of Forests, with effect from 2nd August 2023.
This follows a successful interview process that was conducted by the KFS Board on 31st July 2023.
Mr Alex Lemarkoko has a wealth of experience since joining the former Forest Department in 1991.
He has served in various capacities, starting as an Assistant District Forest Officer and later on he was promoted to District Forest Officer and served in about ten Counties.
He later moved to the KFS Headquarters Forest Protection and Security function.
Due to exemplary performance, he rose through the ranks to the position of Commandant in charge of Protection and Security. Mr Lemarkoko was appointed in an acting capacity as the Chief Conservator of Forests in February 2023.
The new Chief Conservator of Forests holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from Moi University and a Master of Arts in International Studies from the University of Nairobi.
He is also a graduate of the National Defence College, Kenya. Mr Lemarkoko has also undertaken several short courses and he has a wealth of experience representing KFS in various local and international Forestry Forums.
Mr Lemarkoko is also a focal point for Africa Cross border timber trade and Forest Management Forum. He is also a member of the Forestry Society of Kenya.
