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ENDEBESS, Kenya, Oct11 – President William Ruto has led the country in marking Mazingira Day with the planting of 5.3 million trees nationwide, as the government intensifies efforts to achieve its target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032.
Speaking at Elgon Downs in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County, Ruto said Kenya had planted two billion trees so far, noting that the initiative was central to restoring degraded landscapes, combating climate change and securing the country’s food production.
“Our goal is to ensure that our nation does not suffer the effects of climate change, ensure we continue getting adequate rain so that we can farm, grow food and grow the economy of our country,” he said.