Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), in partnership with Kambu National Polytechnic (KINAP), joined this week’s clean-up exercises and planting of trees as the county celebrated Mazingira Day by planting trees on KINAP grounds.

The event led by KCB Kiambu Branch Manager George Gichuru saw over 1000 tree seedlings planted, even as the government’s targets 15 billion trees by 2032.

‘We planted different types of seedlings, which are Arakhamia lutea, Whistling Pine, Acacia anthophilia, Cypress lusitania, and Grevillea robusta, which I know thrive well within our area,’ Gichuru said.

KCB, Gichuru said, has been conducting this process every year, partnering with various learning institutions within Kiambu sub-county.

According to Gichuru, the bank has been partnering with the learning institutions, who ensure that the trees planted are well cared for and maintained.

‘We have been working with the schools to ensure the project continues even beyond Mazingira Day,’ Gichuru added.

He further stated that the KCB group
will continue to be at the forefront of maintaining and keeping a clean environment and also supporting the County Government of Kiambu to meet the target of planting 16 million trees by 2032.

CECM for Environment, Water, and Natural Resources David Kuria said that the day was of great significance as it would improve the forest cover and reduce the rate of climate change.

‘As we face growing challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution, Mazingira Day serves as a vital opportunity for both the government and citizens to take meaningful actions towards a sustainable future,’ Kuria stated.

Dineh Kagendo, a lecturer on environment matters at KINAP, said that the trees donated would continue to beautify the institution’s environment.

‘I want to thank the KCB group for their contribution towards maintaining a clean and green environment,’ Kagendo said.

Kagendo said that she will work hand in hand with the chairlady of the environmental club at the institution, Neema Muthami, to mobilise mem
bers and students to continue watering the trees each and every weekend so as to conserve and ensure the trees bloom.

Tree planting has emerged as a powerful sustainable solution to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and reduce environmental degradation. Planting trees not only helps combat climate change by sequestering carbon dioxide, but it also provides a wide array of environmental, social, and economic benefits.

Source: Kenya News Agency