President William Ruto is set to preside over the 9th edition of Kaptagat Forest Conservation on Saturday in Kapchorwa, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Speaking in Kapchorwa today, Environment and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa called on Kenyans to support President Ruto’s target of planting 15 billion trees by the year 2032.
CS Barasa underscored the importance of the Forest Management Act in protecting these vital resources. She revealed that 90pc of the Kaptagat Forest has been restored, leading to improvements in the community’s livelihoods.
She lauded the patron of the program, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo, for helping in the forest conservation efforts, calling on other Kenyans to join hands in helping achieve the Government’s target of Planting 15 billion trees by the year 2032.
Head of Public Service Dr. Felix Koskei revealed that the region has successfully restored 36pc of its forest cover, benefiting both the environment and the local community.
The tree planting exercise was carried out following the clarion call by the Head of Public Service to state corporations to support the initiative through their resources.
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) is among the institutions that have contributed immensely to the noble cause.
