US EditionKenya declares a surprise public holiday for a national campaign to plant 15 billion trees
- The Kenyan government has declared a surprise public holiday on November 13th for a nationwide tree planting day, aiming to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.
- Kenya's current forest cover is only 7%, but the government plans to increase it to more than 10% by setting aside over $80 million this financial year.
- Climate change has led to worsening droughts in Kenya, and tree planting plays a crucial role in combating global warming by storing carbon and halting deforestation.
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Kenya announces public holiday for nationwide tree planting in reforestation drive
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — The Kenyan government has declared that Monday will be a “special holiday” in which people nationwide will be expected to plant trees to help with the country’s land restoration efforts. Kithure Kindiki, cabinet secretary for the Interior and Administration of National Government in Kenya, made the announcement in a post on X on Monday in which he wrote, “the public across the Country shall be expected to plant tree…
Kenya announces public holiday for nationwide tree planting in reforestation drive
The Kenyan government has declared that Monday will be a “special holiday” in which people nationwide will be expected to plant trees to help with the country’s land restoration efforts.
Kenya declares a surprise public holiday for a national campaign to plant 15 billion trees
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government announced Monday a surprise public holiday on Nov. 13 for a nationwide tree planting day, part of its ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki made the announcement via a gazette notice posted on the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, following a cabinet meeting held last week and chaired by President William Ruto. 30 PEOPLE DEAD IN KENYA AND SOMALIA …
Every country has its customs and traditions. Although many citizens tend to share some holidays, such as New Year's or Christmas, the truth is that each territory has its calendar and that it is usually linked to issues that have to do with historical events or with the religion most followed in the country. In any case, there are always exceptions and more unprecedented cases, such as the one just announced in Kenya. His government announced t…
Kenya Declares Surprise Public Holiday for National Campaign to Plant 15 Billion Trees
The Kenyan government announced Monday a surprise public holiday on Nov. 13 for a nationwide tree planting day, part of its ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032. Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki made the announcement via a gazette notice posted on the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, following a Cabinet meeting held last week and chaired by President William Ruto. “The Government has declared a special holiday on Monday,…
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