Molo Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), Ngura Mwamachi has urged the local residents to plant and monitor the growth of the trees in a bid to fully tap into the social, environmental and economic benefits.
Speaking during the 61st Madaraka day celebrations that were held at Nguzu River primary grounds at Sachang’wan, Mwamachi observed that trees enhance local ecosystems and therefore this should not be a one-time event but a continuous effort.
“Trees play a vital role in combating climate change, providing oxygen and improving air quality. Therefore, it is essential that as a community, engage in tree planting regularly to ensure a sustainable environment,” stated Mwamachi.
The DCC announced plans to plant more trees at Keringet in the neighbouring Kuresoi South Sub-County later this month, thus reinforcing the commitment to tree planting.
He emphasized that tree planting should be integrated into daily life, encouraging residents to plant trees at home as part of a continuous process rather than waiting until during national or local functions to do it with officials.
He advised the locals to closely monitor the planted trees through having the right seedlings for the area, watering, adding manure, among other necessities until the trees can sustain themselves.
If this is not observed keenly then according to Mwananchi, the millions of trees planted in various part of the country will be a great loss.
” Let us endeavour have the zeal to create a culture of environmental responsibility and active participation in conservation efforts,” said the DCC.
In the last national tree planting exercise, over 22,000 seedlings were planted at Kibunja and Jogoo forest sites Koibatek forest in Baringo county that boarders Molo sub-county.
Since last year’s president William Ruto’s directive of planting 15 billion trees by 2032, the ministries, non-governmental agencies, Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGA), communities have come on board by setting their target to achieve this goal.
By Emily Kadzo and Ronald Kipkorir
