.Rachel Ruto was able to meet up with UN officials who are attending the sixth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6)in Nairobi that began on Monday, February 26 and will continue till March 1, 2024
First Lady Rachel Ruto on Tuesday visited the Karura Forest for the launch of the Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy
.Through the initiative, the Office of the First Lady seeks to grow 500 million trees by the year 2032 as part of the government’s 15 Billion National Tree Growing Programme
First Lady Rachel Ruto on Tuesday visited the Karura Forest for the launch of the Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy.
Environment CS Soipan Tuya together with Forestry PS Mugambi Gitonga received the First Lady at Karura Forest on Tuesday for the launch.
“Through the initiative, the Office of the First Lady seeks to grow 500 million trees by the year 2032 as part of the government’s 15 Billion National Tree Growing Programme,” the statement reads.
During the visit, Rachel Ruto was able to meet up with UN officials who are attending the sixth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6)in Nairobi that began on Monday, February 26 and will continue till March 1, 2024.
Rachel began the exercise by planting a tree during the launch in the presence of UN officials and environmental government leaders.
Below is what she had to say about the tree planting initiative.
I am delighted to join you this morning here at Karura Forest as we launch the First Lady’s landscape and ecosystem restoration strategy and implementation plan toward growing 500 million trees by 2032.
This plan is critical in shaping the future of our environment and contributing significantly to our nation’s sustainable development.
By growing 500 million trees, we will enhance the quality of our air, protect our water resources, provide the habitat for diverse species, and create green spaces that promote the well-being of our citizens.
I call upon every Kenyan to grow at least 30 trees every year, which is a sure path for us to achieve the vision shared by our president: to grow 15 billion trees by 2032 and build a lasting legacy for generations.
The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry, Hon. Soipan Tuya. Forestry Principal Secretary Mr. Gitonga Mugambi, President of UNEA-6 Hon. Leila Benali, UNEP Executive Director Ms Inger Andersen, and UN officials accompanied the first lady during the launches of the initiative.
