The Ministry of Education has instructed all schools in Kenya—both public and private—to participate in a national tree planting exercise on Mazingira Day, set for Friday, October 10, 2025, under the theme “Citizen-Centric Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship.” In a circular to education officials, Principal Secretary for Basic Education Julius …
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Defence Secretary Aden Duale and Environment Minister Soipan Tuya led a tree planting initiative alongside Kenya Defence Forces personnel at Embakasi Garrison. Over 30,000 trees were planted within specific areas of the garrison, with similar efforts undertaken across all KDF installations nationwide. Troops from various units participated, not only planting …
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The tree-planting initiative in Kenya on May 10, 2024, was part of a nationwide effort to combat deforestation, mitigate climate change, and preserve biodiversity. Led by the Vincent Munyoki Foundation in Kitui West Constituency, over 10,000 trees were planted with a remarkable 99% survival rate for previously planted trees, highlighting …
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Nairobi, May 8, 2024 – The Kenyan government has officially declared Friday, May 10, as a public holiday to commemorate both National Tree Growing Day and to honor the victims of the devastating floods that have ravaged the nation in recent months. According to a notice seen by The Lower …
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