Gov’t says Kenya has planted 2 billion trees towards 15 billion target

President William Ruto has renewed his push for a 15 billion tree growing and restoration campaign target set for 2030.

President William Ruto leads a tree-planting exercise in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County, to commemorate Mazingira Dayon October 10, 2026. PHOTO | PCS

Speaking in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County, where he led the national Mazingira Day commemoration, Ruto talked up his ambitious programme aimed at combating climate change.

This as Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa claimed that the country has planted more than 2 billion trees since the onset of the programme.

President Ruto affirmed his commitment to the initiative that he says will help the country navigate the global climate challenges.

“Na ndio tumeweka hiyo mpango ya 15 billion trees, ndio tuhakikishe ya kwamba taifa letu lisiangamie kwa sababu ya mambo ya climate change, na tuhakikishe ya kwamba tunazidi kupata mvua ndio tuendelee kulima, tuendelee kuzalisha chakula na tuendelee kuzalisha uchumi wa taifa letu la Kenya,” he said.

Source: Citizen Digital