Agencies raise money for rehabilitation of water towers in Kenya

Kenya Forest Services chief conservator flagging of participants in the 6th edition of The Forest Challenge 2019 in Kereita Forest in Kiambu Constituency. [Cyrus Ombati, Standard]

Over 500 participants took part in an annual event jointly organised by the East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS), the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and Kijabe Environment Volunteers (KENVO) at Kereita Forest in Kiambu County to raise funds for the rehabilitation of Kenya's water towers.

The Forest Challenge 2019, was graced by Kenya Forest Service Chief Conservator, Mr. Julius Kamau who said for the country to attain the 10 percent tree cover by 2022, one creative avenue for the service lies in forming partnerships with – among others – non-state actors, through tree planting initiatives that aim to spur a tree growing culture among the youth.