Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenyans to plant more trees in order to meet President William Ruto’s goal of 15 billion by 2032.
Mr Gachagua stated that one method of mitigating the effects of climate change is to plant trees, especially now that the long rains are pounding most parts of the country after five failed seasons.
Speaking when he and his Spouse Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, took an early morning 18km walk through Hombe and Kabaru forests, which are part of the larger Mt. Kenya Forest on Saturday, Mr Gachagua appreciated the locals for their conservation efforts, which have kept the Mt Kenya Forest water tower intact.
Hombe Forest is in Mathira Constituency while Kabaru is in Kieni Constituency.
The Deputy President said his walk was not only a reconnection with the forest, but also a significant reminder of Kenya’s pursuit of freedom.
