Nyeri County boasts of having the highest tree cover above 40% percent in a country that targets a 30% national tree cover by the year 2032. To maintain this high percentage, the Kenya Forest Service continues to encourage sustainable tree growth in the county.
In partnership with the Service, Dedan Kimathi Foundation has continued to call upon Nyeri County residents to plant and adopt trees for sustainable growth.
Yesterday, 12th April 2023, Dedan Kimathi Foundation collaborated with the Othaya Sub County education office and Othaya Central Division National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) to plant 5250 trees in 7 public spaces namely;
1. Ihuririo Primary School ………..1000
2.Kabebero Polytechnic ……2000
3. Kigumo Primary…… 500
4. Ihuririo Assistant Chief’s office………. 500
5. Gathumbi Secondary…. 250
6. Gathumbi Primary….. 500
7. Kairuthi Primary…..500
In all 7 spaces, assorted exotic tree seedlings including cypress, casuarinas, and blue gum were planted. The seedlings were donated by KFS Kabage forest station.
At the brief opening ceremony held at Ihuririo Primary, Mr. Maina; Othaya Sub-County Director of Education assured the team that the trees would be well taken care of to survive while Othaya Central Division Acting Assistant County Commissioner Madam Joyce Thangari committed to keeping following up with the chiefs to make sure all the trees are protected and watered when the rains subside.
Dedan Kimathi Foundation promised to keep supporting the tree-growing institutions as long as they take care of the trees planted.
