The Nakuru County Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, led by Chief Officer Kennedy Mungai, has conducted a tree planting and clean-up exercise in Kasarani Police Estate.
The function was organized jointly by the Rift Valley Council of Elders, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Police Service, Climate Change Committees, and Nakuru Solid Waste Management Association, aimed at creating awareness of the $15 billion tree-growing initiative by 2032 as well as enhancing efforts for personal responsibility in the management of household waste.
Mungai urged all residents across the county to actively participate in environmental conservation and restoration of biodiversity by not only planting but also growing trees to maturity and ensuring that the environment is conducive to all residents.
He noted that unlike other cities, Nakuru has a lot of space along the roads, within estates, churches, and school yards, where trees could easily be planted by the residents adjacent to the areas.
The Rift Valley Council of elders joined the team to signify their support for the greening of the city, and they encouraged community involvement in the tree planting activities.
The children of police officers also joined the parents and elders to plant trees within their residence and promised to nurture them to protect the seedlings.
Meanwhile, most of the current jacaranda trees,, which have over the years contributed to the splendor of Nakuru City,, were planted by the settlers over one hundred years ago, and they have continued to serve as shades for subsequent generations.
By Veronica Bosibori
