Kenya's Climate Crisis: National Tree-Planting Holiday

Who created Kenya's first national tree-planting holiday?

What percentage of Kenya's land is currently covered by trees?

Why are trees important in fighting the climate crisis?

What is the goal of the Kenyan government's tree-planting initiative?

What is the name of the app created to help organize the tree-planting initiative?

How many seedlings were prepared for planting by the government?

What is the purpose of JazaMiti, the special app created by the government?

What is the name of the wetland where Ruto participated in a tree-planting event?

How many people have been lost to floods in Kenya in one month?

What is the date of National Tree Growing Day in Kenya?

National Tree-Planting Holiday in Kenya

Kenya recently celebrated its first national tree-planting holiday, initiated by President William Ruto, to combat the climate crisis.
The country's forests are famous for their beauty and wildlife, but large areas have been cut down for wood or farming purposes.
Kenya's forests currently cover only 7% of the country's land, with a goal to increase this to 30% by 2032 through planting 15 billion trees.

Impact of Climate Crisis on Kenya

Kenya has been severely affected by the climate crisis, experiencing droughts, wildfires, and natural disasters, including floods that have resulted in 258 deaths in one month.
The country has also faced blackouts due to the climate crisis.

National Tree Growing Day

The government declared November 13 as National Tree Growing Day, preparing 150 million seedlings for planting.
A special app, JazaMiti, was created to help people collect seedlings, find planting locations, and record their efforts.

Response to the Holiday

Hundreds of people in Nairobi participated in the tree-planting event, despite the rain.
President Ruto took part in a tree-planting event in Kiu Wetland, southern Kenya.
The government aimed to plant 100 million trees on the holiday, with a goal of several hundred million more by the end of December.

Importance of Sustained Effort

Environmentalist Elizabeth Wathuti emphasized the need to continue caring for the planted trees as they grow to ensure their survival.

Kenya's first national tree-planting holiday aims to combat the climate crisis by increasing forest cover from 7% to 30% by 2032. Learn about the impact of climate crisis on Kenya's forests and wildlife.