Kaimosi Hosts State Conservation Secretary in Major Tree Planting Drive
2026-04-10 15:51Kaimosi Hosts State Conservation Secretary in Major Tree Planting Drive
The Secretary for Conservation in the State Department for Wildlife, Dr. John Chumo, on 10th April 2026 represented the Principal Secretary in leading a tree planting exercise at Kaimosi Friends University, during which 10,000 indigenous tree seedlings were planted as part of efforts to promote environmental conservation and restore forest cover.
Dr. John Chumo delivers his remarks during the tree planting exercise at Kaimosi Friends University, reaffirming the government’s commitment to environmental conservation and calling for strengthened collaboration in restoring forest ecosystems.
Speaking during the exercise, Dr. Chumo commended the University for its proactive role in environmental conservation, noting that institutions of higher learning play a critical role in shaping sustainable futures through research, innovation and community engagement.
“Kaimosi Friends University provides a serene and ideal environment for learning, research and innovation. We are encouraged by the deliberate efforts being made to conserve this ecosystem and as the State Department for Wildlife, we remain committed to strengthening our collaboration in protecting the rich Kaimosi Forest,” said Dr. Chumo.
He further emphasized the need for collective responsibility in protecting forests, noting that conservation initiatives must be sustained through partnerships between government institutions, academia and local communities.
In his address, Prof. Peter Mwita highlighted that the University has so far planted over 70,000 trees, reaffirming its strong commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability. He emphasized that the institution will continue to scale up its tree planting initiatives, with a renewed focus on expanding forest cover and strengthening ecological resilience within the Kaimosi ecosystem.
Prof. Peter Mwita waters an indigenous tree seedling after planting it, symbolizing the University’s commitment to nurturing and sustaining environmental conservation efforts.
Prof. Mwita expressed his appreciation to the State Department for Wildlife for the generous donation of the 10,000 indigenous seedlings planted during the event. The collaboration reflects a shared vision of restoring and preserving Kenya’s forest ecosystems through coordinated efforts.
Prof. Peter Mwita and Dr. John Chumo receive 11,500 tree seedlings in support of ongoing environmental conservation efforts at Kaimosi Friends University.
Looking ahead, the University is preparing for a subsequent tree planting initiative that will involve an additional 11,500 exotic tree seedlings procured by the institution. This continued effort is expected to further strengthen the University’s contribution to environmental conservation while reinforcing its position as a champion of sustainable development.
Dr. John Chumo joins Prof. Peter Mwita, University management, staff, students and members of the Kaimosi community for a group photo following the tree planting exercise at Kaimosi Friends University.
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