Mazingira Day: Kenyan leaders unite to drive 15 billion tree vision
By Faith Lagat, October 10, 2025Kenyan leaders have on October 10, 2025, united to promote the country’s ambitious goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032.
The day featured nationwide tree-planting activities and messages of commitment shared via social media platform X. President William Ruto urged Kenyans to actively participate, saying the government will provide seedlings across the country.
He highlighted plans for the Kenya Forest Service and National Youth Service to mobilise 15,000 personnel, revive 300 nurseries, and establish 17 mega nurseries producing two billion seedlings annually.
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The initiative will include fruit trees to boost food security, create jobs, enhance agro-processing, and protect water catchments. Ruto joined State House Primary School pupils for a tree-planting exercise at State House, Nairobi, emphasising community involvement in environmental stewardship.
“We call on every Kenyan to make their contribution to the national tree-planting drive as we work towards our ambitious goal of 15 billion trees by 2032. To make this vision a reality, the government will provide seedlings across the country,” read part of his X post.
“The Kenya Forest Service, working with the National Youth Service, will mobilise 15,000 NYS personnel to revive 300 nurseries in all our forests and establish 17 mega nurseries to produce two billion seedlings every year for Kenyans to plant. The seedlings will include fruit trees to strengthen not only our food security, but also create opportunities for export, agro-processing, and generate jobs and wealth for our people.”
Programs driving local and national impact
Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo spotlighted the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme (KICP), noting progress in restoration and livelihood improvement while advancing the 15 Billion Tree Campaign.
He highlighted the program’s role in linking local conservation efforts to national and global climate commitments.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula encouraged widespread participation, urging Kenyans and institutions to plant fruit trees to improve forest cover, promote nutrition, and enhance environmental conservation. His statement underscored the need for collective action to combat climate change.
County and sectoral engagement
The Council of County Governors called on all Kenyans to protect and preserve the environment, emphasising that even small actions contribute to a sustainable future. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba encouraged planting trees as a way to restore life, clean the air, and protect future generations.
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi linked environmental health to national prosperity, urging citizens to contribute to forest cover expansion.
Nyandarua County Senator Methu Muhia called for continuous environmental responsibility, encouraging Kenyans to make every day a Mazingira Day.
Together, these messages reinforced a unified push toward Kenya’s green future and highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts across government, communities, and individuals in achieving the 15 billion tree target.