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Mukutani Forest Station has marked Mazingira Day with a tree-planting exercise that saw 5,000 trees planted, bringing together national and local leaders alongside young people in a renewed commitment to environmental conservation.
The exercise was attended by Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services, Hon. Hanna Wendot Cheptumo; Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) Chief Executive Officer and Director, Dr. Leiro Letangule; and Secretary and Head of the Minorities and Marginalized Affairs Unit (MMAU), Hon. Josphat Lowoi Lodeya, OGW.
Other leaders present included Deputy Director for Minority Affairs Moses Kachike, the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) for Mukutani, area Member of the County Assembly Hon. Paul Lolgisoi, and members of the Ilchamus Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (IYADI).
Speaking during the event, Cabinet Secretary Hanna Wendot Cheptumo underscored the importance of education, cultural preservation and environmental conservation in strengthening communities and securing a sustainable future.
She emphasized that protecting forests and planting trees should go hand in hand with empowering communities through education and safeguarding their cultural heritage.
The Cabinet Secretary also highlighted the need for communities to take an active role in environmental protection, noting that the decisions made today would have a lasting impact on future generations.
The event also provided an opportunity for leaders and young people to reaffirm their commitment to environmental stewardship, with calls for collective action to protect forests, increase tree cover and conserve natural resources.
Dr. Leiro Letangule, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Kenya Water Institute, was among the leaders who participated in the exercise, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing environmental challenges.
Meanwhile, Hon. Josphat Lowoi Lodeya and other leaders joined local representatives and youth in championing initiatives that promote environmental responsibility and community participation in conservation efforts.
The participation of the Ilchamus Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative further demonstrated the important role young people can play in protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development within their communities.
The planting of 5,000 trees at Mukutani Forest Station marked a significant step in mobilizing local communities and leaders around the shared responsibility of environmental conservation.
As communities continue to confront environmental challenges, the initiative serves as a reminder that protecting natural resources requires sustained commitment, collaboration and active participation from all sectors of society.
The leaders called on communities to embrace tree growing, protect existing forests and support educational initiatives while preserving their cultural heritage for generations to come.
By: Samuel Mwangi
