Plans underway to change road designs in Kenya
2 min readPlans underway to change road designs in Kenya in a bid to incorporate environmental conservation through tree planting.
On November 17, the National Assembly approved a motion/ plan seeking to change road design to allow for tree planting.
According to the proposal made by John Kiarie of Dagoretti South, new roadways would include areas designated for growing trees.
As soon as the plan is put into place, trees will be planted beside newly built highways to help fight climate change.
Additionally, contractors will be required to make up for any trees destroyed during the construction project.
“This House resolves that the government includes a component of tree planting in all road network designs and also makes it compulsory for road contractors to replace any tree harvested during road construction upon completion of the project,” read the motion in part.
The number of trees that had been cut down while building highways around the nation, according to Kiarie, made the relocation inevitable.
He continued that the change will allow Kenyans to travel in comfort and with access to fresh air.
“The road network in the country currently stands at approximately 177,800 kilometres with a development rate of 600km per annum.
“Studies have shown that the benefits accumulated from roadside tree planting include better soil formation due to shedding of dead leaves, increased water quality by reducing sediment flow, reduced erosion, road beautification, and flood control,” he stated.
The proposals by Kiarie are cognisant with the new administration policy on tree planting as President William Ruto aims to plant 5 billion trees in the next five years.
Notably, the Kazi Mtaani programme was changed to have the youth engaged in tree-planting exercises in the country.
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