Bungoma Teachers Lead 1M Tree Planting Drive to Combat Climate Change
Bungoma County, Kenya, is stepping up its green efforts. With a current tree cover of 22.04 percent, the county aims to reach 30 percent by 2032. Teachers are at the forefront of this mission, set to plant one million trees in Western Kenya to combat climate change and celebrate World Teachers' Day.
The Teachers Service Commission has joined forces with other agencies to support President William Ruto's ambitious 15-billion tree drive. In Bungoma, teachers are expected to plant at least five fruit trees each, with 30 percent of these being fruit-bearing species like avocado. This initiative aligns with the county's annual target to plant 19.3 million trees in the Mt. Elgon ecosystem, institutions, and homesteads.
The regional government leader, whose name is not available, has initiated this one million trees planting campaign. Teachers will mobilize communities and learners in schools to achieve the government's vision for a greener future.
Bungoma's tree cover expansion is well underway, with teachers playing a pivotal role. The county's goal to reach 30 percent tree cover by 2032 is supported by the national target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032. This collaborative effort aims to mitigate climate change effects and create a greener future for all.
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