Tree Planting Stories

Kenyans planted 750 million trees in 2024 - Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 11, 2025

Although the president did not provide a breakdown of the locations and timelines for the tree planting, the figures suggest that Kenyans planted an a...

12 people killed in latest floods as nearly 4,000 households displaced nationwide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

The floods have caused widespread destruction, with multi-agency teams, including the National Disaster Operations Centre and the Kenya Red Cross, lea...

Duale says Kenyans have planted 481 million trees since January
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2024

The Environment CS commended the public for participating in the government's ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.

Why you risk 3-year jail term or Sh5 million fine for cutting down trees without replanting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2024

The proposed Bill also includes incentives for private entities engaged in tree planting, aimed at increasing forest cover.

Mandera Green Revolution: How an ambitious greening programme earned county global award
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 26, 2024

Mandera was declared the winner in its category, making it a model for other African cities looking to increase tree cover in arid and semi-arid areas...

CS Duale reiterates climate change target in first Kenya Forest Service visit
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 19, 2024

The visit marked Duale's initial efforts to familiarise himself with the ministry’s key areas during his early days in office.

Garissa environmentalists call for restoration programs in drought and flood-Hit areas
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 05, 2024

Led by the Garissa County Director for Environment, Mulki Mohamed, they highlighted the devastating impact of these extreme climate shocks on local co...

Ruto directs KDF to take lead role in helping Kenya achieve tree planting goal
Mary Wambui  |  May 15, 2024

Kenya aims to achieve the goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 in efforts to mitigate the harsh impact of climate change in the country.

Commissioner Ochako leads Mandera in tree planting exercise
Adan Mohamed  |  May 10, 2024

Government agencies and ministries have been tasked with integrating tree planting into their operations.

North Eastern residents urged to plant trees to mitigate floods and drought
Issa Hussein  |  May 10, 2024

The commissioner added that 4,670 households were affected after the River Tana burst its bank. 

Kwale locals urged to be cautious of sand mines to avoid drowning
Mishi Gongo  |  May 10, 2024

County Commissioner Stephen Orinde said many sand and stone mines pose a risk to locals, especially now that they are filled with rainy water.

Kindiki directs people living in government forest land to vacate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2024

The CS elaborated that the government will reclaim all its forest reserves as it aims to increase the sizes, hence why people living in government for...

National Tree Growing Programme: CSs given monthly targets to plant seedlings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2024

Defense CS Aden Duale and the Kenya Defence Forces will be planting trees every Wednesday of the month in Nakuru and Isiolo counties with a target of...

Kenya-based environmentalist seeks to break World Record after planting 30,000 trees in a day
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 23, 2024

The current world record holder planted 20, 060 trees in Canada in July 2021.

Amina, Mandera mother planting tree with son strapped on her back earns praise online
Patel Okumu  |  Nov 14, 2023

Amina Maalim Mohamed, a resident of Neboi Village in Mandera, gained attention on social media after a photo of her carrying her son on her back while...

Kamukunji residents plant 4,000 seedlings as they join the rest of Kenyans in tree planting initiative
Paul Aginnah  |  Nov 13, 2023

During today's tree-planting exercise at the historic Kamukunji grounds, residents joined forces in a collective effort to nurture a greener future fo...

[PHOTOS] Ruto leads Kenyans in national tree planting drive
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 13, 2023

The exercise is part of Kenya’s Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Programme which aims at growing 15 billion trees by 2032.

President Ruto to lead tree-planting exercise on Monday
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 12, 2023

The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has targeted at least 100 million seedlings to be planted on Monday.

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki declares November 13 a public holiday
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 06, 2023

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has declared Monday, November 13, as a public holiday dedicated to nationwide tree-planting activities.

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