• In addition, Ruto also launched the Yokot Kapteren Integrated Dam.
• The President also opened a tuition block at St. Alphonsus Mutei Girls' High School.
President William Ruto with other leaders during the 7th Edition of the Kaptagat Annual Tree Planting on July 1, 2023.
President William Ruto has on Saturday planted trees at Kaptagat Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet during the 7th Edition of the Kaptagat annual tree planting.
He said Kaptagat Forest Ecosystem is a critical catchment area supporting thousands of livelihoods in different counties such as Elgeyo Marakwet, Trans-Nzoia and Uasin Gishu.
"It not only supplies water for irrigation and domestic use but also offers the right training environment for our thriving sportsmen and women," Ruto said.
President William Ruto with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua planting trees at Kaptagat Forest on July 1, 2023.President William Ruto watering a planted tree at Kaptagat Forest on July 1, 2023.
He said the government will work with partners to rehabilitate and restore the ecosystem.
He added that tree planting is part of the Kenya Kwanza agenda of planting 15 billion trees in the next 10 years, to respond to climate change.
A student planting a tree at Kaptagat Forest on July 1, 2023.A close-up view of President William Ruto planting a tree at Kaptagat Forest during the 7th Edition of the Kaptagat Annual Tree Planting on July 1, 2023.Kenya Forest Service officers planting trees at Kaptagat Forest on July 1, 2023.
In addition, Ruto also launched the Yokot Kapteren Integrated Dam.
President William Ruto at launched Yokot Kapteren Integrated Dam on July 1, 2023.The Yokot Kapteren Integrated Dam launched by President William Ruto on July 1, 2023.
The President also opened a tuition block at St. Alphonsus Mutei Girls' High School.
President William Ruto launching a tuition block at St. Alphonsus Mutei Girls' High School on July 1, 2023.Students from St. Alphonsus Mutei Girls' High School welcoming President William Ruto to launch the tuition block on July 1, 2023.President William Ruto opening a tuition block at St. Alphonsus Mutei Girls' High School on July 1, 2023.St. Alphonsus Mutei Girls' High School computer lab launched by President William Ruto on July 1, 2023.President William Ruto at the St. Alphonsus Mutei Girls' High School lab on July 1, 2023.President William Ruto planting a tree at Kaptagat Forest during the 7th Edition of the Kaptagat Annual Tree Planting on July 1, 2023.President William Ruto at Kaptagat Forest during the 7th Edition of the Kaptagat Annual Tree Planting on July 1, 2023.Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto and Environment CS Soipan Tuya during the 7th Edition of the Kaptagat Annual Tree Planting on July 1, 2023.President William Ruto addressing people during the 7th Edition of the Kaptagat Annual Tree Planting on July 1, 2023.President William Ruto inspecting Kenya Forest Officers outfits during the the 7th Edition of the Kaptagat Annual Tree Planting on July 1, 2023.Crowds of people watching President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua planting trees during the 7th Edition of the Kaptagat Annual Tree Planting on July 1, 2023.
