Kenyans participated in a nationwide tree planting exercise on Friday, May 10, demonstrating their commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability.
The day, which was gazetted as a public holiday, saw public and private officials coming out in large numbers across various parts of the country to plant trees.
On Wednesday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, in a gazette notice, stated that the aim of the tree planting campaign was to recognize the devastating effects of climate change and the threat it poses to national security, public safety, and the ecological sustainability of Kenya.
Kindiki further stated that the day would also be used to show solidarity with all persons adversely affected by cyclic floods and subsequent droughts in recent times.
“Acknowledging that tree growing is the singular long-term solution to the climate crisis and its devastating effects on life and livelihoods.”
Friday’s tree planting exercise marks the second National Tree Growing Day in the country, succeeding the inaugural ‘Green Holiday’ held on November 13, 2023.
The government aimed for each adult to plant a minimum of 50 seedlings on Friday, and for every child to plant 10, contributing to an ambitious goal of cultivating 15 billion trees over the course of 10 years.
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