Government banks on new strategy to increase tree cover

Kenya Forest Service officer assists a child during a tree-planting in Narasha Forest, Baringo County, on December 13, 2024. [File, Standard]

Kenya's national tree cover has reached 12.13 per cent from the targeted 30 per cent, according to the latest data released by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS).

Senior Deputy Chief Conservator Clement Ng'oriareng emphasized the importance of collective action in achieving the country's ambitious target of 30 per cent tree cover by 2032 under the 15 billion Trees Programme.

"This is a collective achievement we can take pride in, but there remain pressing gaps that we need to address together. Together, we are not only restoring ecosystems, we are restoring Kenya's promise for a sustainable future," he said.