The Senate Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resounces invites members of the public and stakeholders to submit written memoranda on the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (National Assembly Bills No. 38 of 2025).

The Bill seeks to amend the Forest Conservation and Management Act (Cap. 385) to establish a modern legal framework for forestry that is aligned with the Constitution of Kenya, contemporary global conservation practices, and the country’s environmental obligations.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and the Senate Standing Orders, the Committee welcomes views from individuals, organizations, and interested parties to inform its consideration of the Bill.

Submissions may be addressed to the Clerk of the Senate and delivered through any of the following channels: by post to P.O. Box 41842-00100, Nairobi; by hand delivery to the Office of the Clerk of the Senate at the Main Parliament Buildings, Nairobi; or by email to clerk.senate@parliament.go.ke, copied to landenvironcommittee.senate@parliament.go.ke. All submissions must be received on or before Monday, 11th May, 2026 at 5.00 p.m.

Copies of the Bill and a detailed digest outlining its contents and context are available on the Parliament of Kenya website at http://www.parliament.go.ke/the-senate/house-business/bills⁠�.