- During the event, over thirty thousand seedlings, both indigenous and fruit were planted.
Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Zachary Njeru has promised to begin desilting all dams in the country.
Speaking on Friday, June 21, 2024, after he launched a tree-planting exercise in Kuresoi North sub-County, Nakuru County, where the revival of Itare Dam is scheduled for September 2024, the Cabinet Secretary said that the ministry is going to map out all dams in the country to help with water provision and crop production.
"We have seen several colonial dams in this region and other areas in the country that were neglected and are full of silt. We are going to map them out and ensure they are rehabilitated accordingly," he said.
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He also added that after the dams are rehabilitated, they will help with irrigation and, in turn, enhance crop production, ensuring food security in the country.
Nakuru Deputy Governor David Kones said that planting trees is not enough; it is also important to ensure their growth. He pointed out trees' vital role in our health and the environment and urged the locals to embrace tree growth.
"You all remember the challenges we have experienced due to climate change. We have lost lives, livelihoods, animals, and property. Make sure you are part of the change that we want to go in the right direction," he said.
During the event, over thirty thousand seedlings, both indigenous and fruit were planted. School children and other stakeholders, including officials from the forest services, took part in the exercise.
