A transformative tree planting initiative is currently underway on Kakapel Hills in Busia County, marking a significant step in community-led climate action.
The exercise is part of a project proposed by residents during a participatory climate risk assessment and is funded through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action Programme, Kenya.
Leading the tree planting exercise, Busia County Director of Climate Change Dan Opilio said the variety of tree species being planted were carefully selected for their environmental benefits, particularly in addressing severe surface runoff that has plagued the region during the rainy season, leading to devastating consequences, including the destruction of homes and farmlands. "Kakapel Hills, however, is more than just a site for ecological restoration.
It is home to the Kakapel National Monument, a cultural treasure renowned for its ancient rock art, believed to date back between 2,000 and 4,000 years.
