[PHOTOS] How state officials stepped out for national tree growing exercise

The government's goal is to cultivate 15 billion trees in 10 years.

In Summary
  • Environment Soipan Tuya outlined the government's aim of having every adult plant at least 50 seedlings daily, and 10 for every child.
Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya (third left) joins President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto during the tree planting exercise in Muran'ga on May 10, 2024.
Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya (third left) joins President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto during the tree planting exercise in Muran'ga on May 10, 2024.
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The national tree-planting exercise has continued in various parts of the country.

Different leaders took part in the exercise.

The government's goal is to cultivate 15 billion trees in 10 years.

Environment Soipan Tuya outlined the government's aim of having every adult plant at least 50 seedlings daily, and 10 for every child.

Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya poses for a photo with children during the tree planting exercise in Murang'a on May 10, 2024.
Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya poses for a photo with children during the tree planting exercise in Murang'a on May 10, 2024.
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Homabay

In Homa Bay, Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo led the tree-planting exercise at Gembe Hills.

Today's exercise is Kenya’s second National Tree Growing Day, following the inaugural ‘Green Holiday’ on November 13, 2023.

Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo during the national tree planting exercise at Gembe Hills in Homa Bay on May 10, 2024.
Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo during the national tree planting exercise at Gembe Hills in Homa Bay on May 10, 2024.
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Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo during the national tree planting exercise at Gembe Hills in Homa Bay on May 10, 2024
Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo during the national tree planting exercise at Gembe Hills in Homa Bay on May 10, 2024
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Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen during the tree planting exercise in Homa Bay on May 10, 2024.
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen during the tree planting exercise in Homa Bay on May 10, 2024.
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Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo with Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen during the national tree planting exercise at Gembe Hills in Homa Bay on May 10, 2024.
Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo with Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen during the national tree planting exercise at Gembe Hills in Homa Bay on May 10, 2024.
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Machakos

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u presided over the exercise in the county.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u with Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti during the national tree planting exercise on May 10, 2024.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u with Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti during the national tree planting exercise on May 10, 2024.
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Uasin Gishu

In Uasin Gishu, officials of the Kenya National Union of Teachers also took part in the exercise. 

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti waters a tree during the tree planting exercise at the county on May 10, 2024.
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti waters a tree during the tree planting exercise at the county on May 10, 2024.
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Immigration PS Julius Bitok plants a tree during the national tree planting exercise in Machakos on May 10, 2024.
Immigration PS Julius Bitok plants a tree during the national tree planting exercise in Machakos on May 10, 2024.
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Immigration Director general Evelyn Cheluget plants a tree during the tree national planting exercise in Machakos on May 10, 2024.
Immigration Director general Evelyn Cheluget plants a tree during the tree national planting exercise in Machakos on May 10, 2024.
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KNUT 1st Vice National Chairman Malel Langat during the tree planting exercise at Greenwood resort in Eldoret on May 10, 2024.
KNUT 1st Vice National Chairman Malel Langat during the tree planting exercise at Greenwood resort in Eldoret on May 10, 2024.
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KNUT 1st Vice National Chairman Malel Langat (third left) with other officials after planting tree seedlings at Greenwood Resort in Eldoret during national tree planting exercise on May 10, 2024.
KNUT 1st Vice National Chairman Malel Langat (third left) with other officials after planting tree seedlings at Greenwood Resort in Eldoret during national tree planting exercise on May 10, 2024.
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