[PHOTOS] CS Duale plants a tree as he visits Karura Forest

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Monday visited the Kenya Forest Service Headquarters in Karura Forest, where he planted trees.

Duale was accompanied by Forestry PS Gitonga Mugambi.

While taking office, Duale vowed to tackle climate change through, among others, increasing tree cover.

He said the ministry will continue to strengthen the climate action agenda, promote green growth and ensure sustainable natural resource management.

This move will help the government realise its 15 billion trees target by 2032, achieving a 30 per cent tree cover in Kenya.

This is aimed at reducing greenhouse emissions and stopping deforestation.