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Originally published by Nation Newstop
April 9, 2026
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A 13-year-old’s green mission inspiring Kenyans to plant more trees
Wanjiru is steadily restoring landscapes and turning small, personal actions into a nationwide environmental movement...
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A 13-year-old environmental advocate, Karen Wanjiru, is spearheading a significant tree-planting movement across Kenya, inspiring a new generation of conservationists.
- Karen Wanjiru has planted over 48,000 trees and is launching a 50-acre forest in Kinale.
- Her organization, The Karen Forte Environment Conservation Foundation, implements innovative programs like "Trees for Birthdays" and inter-school environmental clubs.
- Despite facing funding challenges as a minor, Wanjiru's dedication, inspired by Wangari Maathai, is making a substantial impact on environmental restoration.
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