The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change Hon. Soipan Tuya today led Kenya Forest Service Staff, Ministry staff and members of Ngong Forest, Bomas Block Community Forest Association (CFA) to a tree growing excersise where 2000 trees were planted.
Accompanied by the PS Forestry Mr. Gitonga Mugambi and the CCF Mr. Alex Lemarkoko, the Cabinet Secretary emphasized the urgent need for forest rehabilitation and improvement of riparian areas so as to combat climate change and address challenges such as the flooding that has currently plagued the country.
She also highlighted the commitment of all Cabinet Secretaries to lead tree planting efforts across various regions of Kenya.
Also in attendance was the Ag. Conservation Secretary George Tarus, Deputy CCF Noor Hussein, Regional Forest Conservator Nairobi Region. Joyce Nthuku and CFC Nairobi Region Ms Margaret Wanjiru.
