TREE GROWING DAY

[PHOTOS] Leaders take part in tree planting exercise

The government's goal is to cultivate 15 billion trees in 10 years.

In Summary
  • The exercise is Kenya’s second National Tree Growing Day, following the inaugural ‘Green Holiday’ on November 13, 2023.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's spouse Pastor Dorcas presided over the National Tree Planting exercise at Nyongara river riparian reserve in Kiambu during the national tree planting day on May 10, 2024.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's spouse Pastor Dorcas presided over the National Tree Planting exercise at Nyongara river riparian reserve in Kiambu during the national tree planting day on May 10, 2024.
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The national tree-planting exercise has continued in various parts of the country.

The government's ambitious goal is to cultivate 15 billion trees in 10 years.

Today's exercise is Kenya’s second National Tree Growing Day, following the inaugural ‘Green Holiday’ on November 13, 2023.

Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua's spouse Pastor Dorcas Gachagua when she presided over the National Tree Planting exercise at Nyongara river riparian reserve in Kiambu. She was accompanied by Deputy County Commissioner Charles Laboso, the entire Sub-County Security team and NGAO officers from Kikuyu and Kinoo Divisions.
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua's spouse Pastor Dorcas Gachagua when she presided over the National Tree Planting exercise at Nyongara river riparian reserve in Kiambu. She was accompanied by Deputy County Commissioner Charles Laboso, the entire Sub-County Security team and NGAO officers from Kikuyu and Kinoo Divisions.
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Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya outlined the government's aim of having every adult plant at least 50 seedlings daily, and 10 for every child.

Various leaders led the tree planting exercise in counties.

Kiambu

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's spouse pastor Dorcas presided over the tree-planting exercise.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's spouse Pastor Dorcas Gachagua waters a tree near University of Nairobi, Kikuyu Campus, Kihunguro area during the national tree planting day on May 10, 2024.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's spouse Pastor Dorcas Gachagua waters a tree near University of Nairobi, Kikuyu Campus, Kihunguro area during the national tree planting day on May 10, 2024.
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's spouse Pastor Dorcas Gachagua waters a tree near University of Nairobi, Kikuyu Campus, Kihunguro area during the national tree planting day on May 10, 2024. She was accompanied by Deputy County Commissioner Charles Laboso, the entire subcounty security team and NGAO officers from Kikuyu and Kinoo Divisions.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's spouse Pastor Dorcas Gachagua waters a tree near University of Nairobi, Kikuyu Campus, Kihunguro area during the national tree planting day on May 10, 2024. She was accompanied by Deputy County Commissioner Charles Laboso, the entire subcounty security team and NGAO officers from Kikuyu and Kinoo Divisions.
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Kisumu

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria led the exercise at the county.

He was accompanied by PS Veronica Nduva.

Public Services, Performance and Service Delivery Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria with Kisumu county commissioner Susan Waweru during the tree planting exercise in Kisumu on May 10, 2024.
Public Services, Performance and Service Delivery Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria with Kisumu county commissioner Susan Waweru during the tree planting exercise in Kisumu on May 10, 2024.
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Public Services, Performance and Service Delivery Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria plants a tree during the national tree planting exercise in Kisumu on May 10, 2024.
Public Services, Performance and Service Delivery Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria plants a tree during the national tree planting exercise in Kisumu on May 10, 2024.
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Public Services, Performance and Service Delivery Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria (center) with Principal Secretary Veronica Nduva (second left) and Kisumu county commissioner Susan Waweru during the national tree planting exercise in Kisumu on May 10, 2024.
Public Services, Performance and Service Delivery Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria (center) with Principal Secretary Veronica Nduva (second left) and Kisumu county commissioner Susan Waweru during the national tree planting exercise in Kisumu on May 10, 2024.
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Isiolo

The exercise at Gambela was presided over by the Ministry of Defence PS, Deputy CDF and Kenya Forest Service team where 3,000 trees were planted.

College students take part in tree planting exercise in Gambela on May 10, 2024.
College students take part in tree planting exercise in Gambela on May 10, 2024.
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Principal Secretary Veronica Nduva plants a tree during the national tree planting exercise in Kisumu on May 10, 2024.
Principal Secretary Veronica Nduva plants a tree during the national tree planting exercise in Kisumu on May 10, 2024.
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Residents ahead of the tree planting exercise at Gambela. It was presided by the PS Ministry of Defence and Deputy CDF and Kenya Forest Service on May 10, 2024.
Residents ahead of the tree planting exercise at Gambela. It was presided by the PS Ministry of Defence and Deputy CDF and Kenya Forest Service on May 10, 2024.
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Tree planting exercise at Gambela was presided by the PS Ministry of Defence and Deputy CDF and Kenya Forest Service team where 3,000 trees were planted on May 10, 2024.
Tree planting exercise at Gambela was presided by the PS Ministry of Defence and Deputy CDF and Kenya Forest Service team where 3,000 trees were planted on May 10, 2024.
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Isiolo County Commissioner George Omoding plants a tree during the National the tree planting exercise on May 10, 2024.
Isiolo County Commissioner George Omoding plants a tree during the National the tree planting exercise on May 10, 2024.
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