Team Isuzu planting trees ahead of Lukenya University One Million Trees marathon that kicks off tomorrow at the University in Kathekani location, Mtito Andei Division, Kibwezi sub-County, Makueni County. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
Okeyo said the trees planted will be a training ground for upcoming farmers in the region.
He is hopeful kenya will achieve the 30 per cent forest and tree cover in five years as indicated by His Excellency President Ruto.
The Makueni County KFS Conservator Evans Maneno said their partnership with Lukenya is an initiative to sensitized the public on the importance of tree planting, especially in Kibwezi East Constituency where the climate conditions are quite harsh.
"Under our monitoring and evaluation process, we shall be keeping a closer look on the trees planted today so as to help influence others on environmental conservation," Maneno stated.
Maneno's sentiments were echoed by Lukenya University Agricultural Club Chairman Hussein Ibrahim and race Local Organising Committee Co-Chairperson Judith Wafula.