Kenya to plant 4 million trees in 1st Phase of Mau Forest Restoration drive
"Restoring the Mau is not charity—it is economic insurance, protecting GDP growth, securing food systems, and guaranteeing national energy stability," CS Deborah said on Wednesday. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya is launching a 10-year plan to restore the Mau Forest Complex, its largest water tower, starting with planting 4 million tree seedlings in the first phase.
- 4 million tree seedlings will be planted across 3,313 hectares in the first phase, beginning October 24, 2025.
- Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa explained that restoring the Mau Forest Complex is an "economic necessity" for Kenya's energy, agriculture, and Vision 2030.
- The project, Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP), is part of President William Ruto's 15 Billion Tree Growing Campaign and aims to benefit the Greater Horn of Africa.
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