Nakuru County Advances $15 Billion Tree-Growing Initiative with Kasarani Police Estate Planting

NAKURU — The Nakuru County Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources has taken a significant step in environmental conservation by organizing a tree planting and clean-up exercise in Kasarani Police Estate.

According to Kenya News Agency, the function was organized in collaboration with the Rift Valley Council of Elders, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Police Service, Climate Change Committees, and Nakuru Solid Waste Management Association. The event was aimed at promoting the $15 billion tree-growing initiative set to be realized by 2032 and enhancing personal responsibility in managing household waste.

Mungai urged residents across the county to be actively involved in both planting trees and ensuring their growth to maturity. He pointed out that Nakuru has ample space for tree planting, including areas along roads, within estates, churches, and school yards.

The Rift Valley Council of Elders participated in the event to indicate their support for the initiative and encouraged community involvement in the tree planting activities. Children of police officers also participated by planting trees within their residence and committed to nurturing the seedlings.

It was noted that most of the existing jacaranda trees, which have historically contributed to the beauty of Nakuru, were planted by settlers more than a hundred years ago. These trees have provided shade for multiple generations and stand as a testament to the benefits of long-term environmental stewardship.