Irrigation PS Kimotho Kimani Takes Lead in Tree Planting Campaign in Kajiado South ahead of National Tree Planting Day

Principal Secretary of the State Department for Irrigation, Kimotho Kimani when he led a tree planting event in Kajiado South to mark the Nationwide Tree Planting day.

(Nairobi, Kenya – November 13th, 2023) – Loitokitok Sub County, Kajiado County: – Principal Secretary Kimotho Kimani of the State Department for Irrigation spearheaded a tree planting initiative over the weekend in Loitokitok Sub County, Kajiado South, amidst the ongoing El Nino rains. The event, held at Olkilority Primary School, saw PS Kimotho rally Government officials and community leaders to promote tree planting, addressing environmental concerns and combating climate change effects.

PS Kimotho passionately encouraged the local community to actively participate in planting, nurturing, and growing trees, emphasizing the present and future benefits of such initiatives, especially in climate change mitigation.

During his address, PS Kimotho highlighted the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation’s ongoing efforts in developing water pans, sinking boreholes, and constructing dams to facilitate agroforestry practices. These initiatives align with the national goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032.

“The government is taking the issues of climate change very seriously, and that’s why the collaborative work between the national and county governments will highlight the importance of planting trees for many generations to come. We have to start implementing strategies to embrace green energy and consider climate change as part of an ecosystem that will change and conserve our environment,” said PS Kimotho.

Accompanying PS Kimotho were officials such as Joel K. Tanui, Deputy CEO of the National Irrigation Authority, Engineer Joseph Karangu, Paul Ariemba, Professor Peter Kagwanja of the Mustard Seed Green Foundation, and Honorable Samuel Parashina, Member of Parliament for Kajiado South.

Honorable Ruku Geoffrey Kiriga, Member of Parliament for Mbeere South in Embu County, also participated, emphasizing the collaborative nature of such initiatives that transcend regional boundaries.

The event successfully brought together leaders from diverse sectors, fostering a collective sense of responsibility toward environmental conservation. As tree planting initiatives gain momentum across the nation, the endeavors in Kajiado South stand as a testament to the collective commitment to securing a greener and more sustainable future for generations to come.

The weekend event preceded today’s national tree planting day scheduled to take place across all 47 counties, as part of the government’s efforts to address climate change by planting about 15 billion trees by the year 2030.