Rains are on, and so are the environmentalists who have been waiting for them. Dedan Kimathi Foundation has been in a rush to support tree growing nationwide by donating tree seedlings from its central nursery and distributing ones donated by Kenya Forest Service and other partners to the identified planting sites.
Today, Monday 3rd April 2023, the team of environmental enthusiasts under the leadership of the Foundation CEO; Ms. Evelyn W. Kimathi, has conducted a series of tree planting activities in Limuru, Kiambu.
The collaboration between the Foundation, Rotary Club of Limuru, Rotaract Club of St. Paul’s University, and Young Theologians Initiative for Climate Action landed the team at P.C.E.A Nyoro Primary School, Rironi Location Chief’s Office, Kiroe Assistant Chief’s office and Makutano Secondary school. All these beneficiaries have received both indigenous and exotic tree seedlings to serve commercial and environmental conservation purposes. Quick site preparation led by the foundation green army enabled the team to plant all the tree seedlings donated.
The Foundation continues to sensitize masses to swing to tree growing action in advantage of the falling rains to actualize the presidential 15bn tree growing plan.
To crown the noble environmental sensitization and tree planting work, the combined team together with Limuru Sub County Environment Officer and county environmental officers carried out a litter picking clean-up activity in Limuru town to make the town more appealing for the residents. The team eased run-off water drainage trenches by unclogging them.
Limuru Rotary Club president; Ms. Hellen Njiraini expressed her gratitude to the Foundation and other participants for sparing time, and resources and sharing their knowledge with pupils and students to make them better people. Dedan Kimathi Foundation C.E.O; Ms. Evelyn W. Kimathi emphasized on the need to embark on heavy tree planting to mitigate climate change terming the crisis as more threatening than the old days of British colonialism.
