Towards the 15 billion trees by 2032
The Government led by H.E President Ruto initiated planting of 15 billion trees by 2032, a move aimed at: reducing greenhouse emissions, stopping and reversing deforestation and, restoring 5.1 million hectares of deforested and degraded landscapes through the African Landscape Restoration Initiative which was launched on 22nd December 2022.
This initiative unites governments, NGOs, businesses and individuals in a massive-scale nature restoration efforts to combat climate change and restore biodiversity. Hence the need to increase forest cover from the current 8.8 per cent to the required 10per cent before 2030, this will go along way in conserving the environment by purifying air and formation of rainfall which is significant in agricultural production.
The Ministry East African Community (EAC), the ASALs and Regional Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon.Peninah Malonza E.G.H participated in a tree planting exercise during the visit to the Ewaso Ng'iro South Development Authority(ENSDA) - Tannery and Leather Factory, Narok County. The CS was accompanied by the Principal Secretary State Department for ASALs and Regional Development, PS Kello Harsama and staff of Ewaso Ng'iro South Development Authority(ENSDA)