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Step up tree planting to restore natural beauty of urban areas

Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana while planting a tree at Wote PLWDs school [Courtesy]

“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful” – Alice Walker.

Cities are a great hub for commerce, social development, science, ideas, culture, and productivity, offering resident’s diverse lifestyles, education, and opportunities for employment. However, according to a 2020 report by the UN-Habitat, the global population in urban areas is projected to increase threefold by 2030. 

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