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The State Department for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) and Regional Development, under the leadership of Principal Secretary Kello Harsama, on Saturday led the Mazingira Day celebrations at Funan Qumbi Primary School in Marsabit County, where more than 3,000 tree and fruit seedlings were planted and distributed to local schools and communities.
The event, held as part of the national tree-growing campaign, brought together officials from both the national and county governments, including Marsabit County Commissioner James Kamau, in a united call for environmental restoration and sustainable livelihoods.
Speaking during the ceremony, PS Harsama reaffirmed the State Department’s commitment to advancing the government’s environmental agenda, particularly in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid regions, which remain highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
“By promoting the planting of fruit trees alongside indigenous species, we are not only building climate resilience but also boosting food security, improving nutrition, and creating income opportunities for our people,” said PS Harsama.
He thanked partners, local leaders, teachers, and community members who joined the effort, describing their participation as proof of Kenya’s growing environmental consciousness.
The PS further noted that restoring degraded landscapes through community-led initiatives remains central to the government’s goal of achieving 15 billion trees by 2032 and ensuring a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future for all.
Shadrack Nyakoe
