• Governor Susan Kihika and the Nakuru County Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, led by Chief Officer Kennedy Mungai, organized a tree planting and clean-up exercise in Kasarani Police Estate on October 31, 2023.

Kenya has taken significant steps towards reforestation and environmental conservation to address the challenges posed by climate change.

President William Ruto launched the National Program for Accelerated Forestry and Rangelands Restoration, emphasizing the importance of distributing tree seedlings to combat mudslides.

Additionally, the County Government of Nakuru, led by Her Excellency Susan Kihika, has committed to planting 10 million trees and increasing the tree cover to over 15 per cent. These initiatives aim to mitigate carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability.

On December 21, 2022, President William Ruto launched the National Program for Accelerated Forestry and Rangelands Restoration. He urged counties and regions to distribute tree seedlings for planting along escarpment areas to prevent mudslides.

The President also reaffirmed the government's commitment to planting 15 billion tree seedlings by 2032, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts to address climate change.

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The County Government of Nakuru, under the leadership of Her Excellency Susan Kihika, has embarked on an ambitious mission to combat carbon dioxide emissions. The county plans to plant 10 million trees between March 23, 2023, and 2025.

With this initiative, Nakuru County aims to increase the tree cover to more than 15 per cent, mitigating the adverse effects of climate change on the environment.

Kenya has made commendable progress in reducing carbon emissions. Currently contributing only 0.05 per cent of the world's total carbon emissions, Kenya has witnessed a significant drop from 19.0 million tonnes in 2019 to 16.4 million tonnes in 2020, as reported by Knoema Data Experts.

These figures highlight the country's commitment to combatting climate change and transitioning towards a greener future.

Governor Susan Kihika and the Nakuru County Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, led by Chief Officer Kennedy Mungai, organized a tree planting and clean-up exercise in Kasarani Police Estate on October 31, 2023.

This event, supported by various organizations such as the Rift Valley Council of Elders, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Police Service, Climate Change Committees, and Nakuru Solid Waste Management Association, aimed to raise awareness of the $15 billion tree-growing initiative by 2032.

It also aimed to promote personal responsibility in managing household waste.

In alignment with President William Ruto's agenda and the County Government of Nakuru, Monday, November 13, was declared a national tree planting holiday.

This declaration further emphasizes the importance of tree-planting initiatives and underscores the commitment of both the national and county governments to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability.