First lady Mama Rachael adopts 200 acres of Kakamega forest

First Lady Mama Rachael Ruto on Tuesday adopted 200 acres of Kakamega forest for restoration.

Rachael said the move is towards the goal of growing 500 million trees.

"As part of the Office of the First Lady’s commitment to growing 500 million trees by 2032, I have adopted 200 acres of Kakamega forest for restoration," she said.

The adoption of the forest comes as the world celebrates the 2023 International Day of Forests, celebrated on the theme "Forests and Health."

Rachael said that the day is a reminder of the undeniable correlation between nature and health.

"The healthier our surroundings are, the merrier our well-being. Knowing this, we should make deliberate efforts to grow and protect our forest cover through sustainable forest practices," Mama Rachael said.

The first lady said she is excited to work with individuals and groups with similar goals of planting trees, reducing carbon footprints, and supporting policies that encourage sustainable forest management.

"Greens are what we need to have a healthy and happy life. Let's go, Green! Let's go Healthy!"