The new Forestry Act passed in 2020 has introduced stiff punishment for charcoal possession, with those found with charcoal  facing 10 years in prison or K5 million fine. According to the amended act, engaging in production, possession, trafficking or selling of charcoal is punishable with K5,000,000 or 10 years imprisonment under Section68(30)(a). The same punishment […]

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