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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 10, 2025
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Mazingira Day: Ruto announces plan to produce 2 billion tree seedlings yearly

While commemorating Mazingira Day at State House, Nairobi, the president explained that 15,000 National Youth Service (NYS) personnel would partner with Kenya Forest Service (KFS) to boost seedling pr.....
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President William Ruto announced an ambitious plan to produce 2 billion tree seedlings annually, aiming to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 to combat climate change and enhance food security in Kenya.
- The initiative involves establishing 17 mega nurseries and engaging 15,000 National Youth Service (NYS) personnel to boost seedling production.
- President Ruto emphasized that forest restoration and large-scale tree growing are crucial interventions against climate change, directly linking them to food security through sustainable water catchments.
- Each school is expected to plant at least 2,000 fruit seedlings on Mazingira Day, contributing to a national target of over 100 million seedlings across Kenya's 35,000 primary schools.
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