Government advices Kenyans in where to collect their seedling for tree planting on Monday
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All Kenyans to get a free seedling for planding during the National Tree Growing Day set for Monday, November 10, 2023
All Kenyans to get a free seedling for planding during the National Tree Planting Day set for Monday, November 10, 2023
The government has asked Kenyans to visit their nearest chief’s office to get tree seedlings for planting during the National Tree Growing Day set for Monday, November 10, 2023
In a statement issued on Friday, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged all Kenyans to participate in the exercise.
Omollo said President William Ruto will launch the National Tree Growing Day at Kiu Wetland in Makindu, Makueni.
The PS said at the county level, the tree-growing activities will be championed by Cabinet Secretaries in at least two counties, hosted by respective governors and supported by PSs, county commissioners and other senior state officials.
“Following the gazettement of the National Tree Growing Day set for the 13th of November 2023, we urge all Kenyans to participate in the exercise that will be led by H.E President William Ruto.”
“Members of the public are advised to visit their nearest Chief’s office for tree seedlings and liaise with the area Assistant County Commissioner and Deputy County Commissioner in respective Counties,” said Omollo.
President Ruto will launch the tree-growing exercise at Kiu Wetland in Makindu, Makueni County.
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In addition, Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, said there are 150 million plantable seedlings at Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) and Kenya Forest Services (KFS) nurseries across the country, as well as nurseries of other Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government.
“Additionally, there are millions of seedlings in private nurseries, run by women and youth groups in Community Forest Associations and Community-Based Organizations across the country available at a fee,” said CS Tuya.
She added: “I would like to urge fellow citizens, that in the true Kenyan spirit, let us buy a seedling or two from these community-run nurseries and plant in our shambas.”
The government is aiming to plant at least 100 million seedlings on Monday across the country with the national target for the short rains season being 500 million seedlings.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki declared November 13, a public holiday.
In a gazette notice, Kindiki said the public shall be engaged in tree planting countrywide.
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