The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental restoration and sustainability by aligning with the President's call to plant trees as part of the country's ambitious target of growing 15 billion trees over the next 10 years.
The Principal Secretary, Administration, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Allan Machari, who led the exercise at Tionosoyiet wetlands in Kericho County, said the Ministry, through its state departments and agencies, had planted over 13 million seedlings and was aiming at meeting its 105 million trees per year target.
Representing Energy Cabinet Secretary, Opiyo Wandayi, Machari outlined the Ministry's extensive tree planting efforts, particularly in regions such as Narasha, Koibatek, and Londiani forests in Baringo and Kericho counties.
In addition to Londiani Forest, the Ministry has focused on restoring key wetlands such as Tionosoyiet and Kuje in Ainamoi and Sigowet Sub-Counties of Kericho.
