An environmental lobby group dubbed Eco Greenlife Global (EGG) in collaboration with the County Government of Nandi has planted 5000 tree seedlings on riparian land in Nandi Hills along Kisoiywo river as a measure to conserve the environment as well as enhance climate resilience.
EGG, which is working jointly with the government, other groups, and the residents, is committed to ensuring environmental restoration and sustainability of the local ecosystem by planting indigenous trees, which are best at restoring water catchment sources in a bid to mitigate climate change.
Speaking during the launch of the planting exercise held at Kisoiywo river riparian grounds, EGG founder Ibrahim Kibiwott maintained that planting trees was a key element in conserving the water ecosystems.
Kibiwott noted that as a group they are committed to ensuring all planted tree seedlings are protected and called on residents to ensure they plant trees as well as ensure they grow to maturity.