It was the culmination of week 3 of the accelerated tree growing exercise that was ordered by his Excellency the President to hasten the attainment of a 30% tree cover by 2032 through the growing of 15 billion trees.
The tree growing exercise took place at Kirisia Forest Station in Samburu County and was presided over by the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Forestry Mr. Gitonga Mugambi who was accompanied by the KFS Board Chairman Mr. Titus Korir and the Chief Conservator of Forests Mr. Alex Lemarkoko.
Over 30,000 assorted indigenous seedlings were planted in one of the sites that the community vacated voluntarily to give way for conservation.
The PS commended the community for their willingness to restore the forest and informed them that they will soon start benefitting from carbon credits thanks to their efforts.
The Chairman also thanked the local community for being at the forefront in participatory forest management that had enabled them to recognized globally.
The CCF lauded members of the community led by their CFA Chairman Mr. Douglas Leboiyare for their cooperation in the restoration of the forest. He informed them that the Service will continue to collaborate with them in the quest to ensure that all the forests in Samburu are sustainably managed.
Also present during the exercise were the Deputy Governor for Samburu Hon Gabriel Leneng’wesi, the MP for Samburu North Hon. Elly Letipilla, the Women Representative Hon. Pauline Lenguris and KFS Directors among other leaders.
