Kenya has launched a nationwide tree-growing initiative running from November 17 to November 21, 2025, in a coordinated effort to restore degraded landscapes across the country.

The campaign is part of the Accelerated Tree Growing Programme led by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry.

In a message urging public participation, the State Department for Forestry stated, “Growing Drive is On! From 17th November to 21st November, let’s come together to green our nation one tree at a time.”

The statement further added that each seedling planted moves the country closer to a cleaner and healthier future.

The department also encouraged national involvement in all spaces.

“Join the movement in schools, communities, and workplaces. Your participation matters! Let’s turn our commitment into lasting impact,” the message read.

The ministry released an extensive schedule assigning Cabinet Secretaries to lead planting activities across various wetlands and forests.

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CS Koskei Leads Opening Day Activities, Ministry Teams Spread Out Nationwide, Forests and Wetlands Prioritised in Campaign

On Monday, November 17, 2025, Mr. Felix K. Koskei, Head of Public Service and Executive Office of the President, was assigned four sites.

These include Daraja Sita Wetland and Chepalungu Forest in Bomet County, as well as Gataugwa Wetland and Chogoria/Chuka Forest in Tharaka Nithi County.

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy,  William Kabogo Gitau, was scheduled to oversee planting at Nyanturago Swamp and Rianyachuba Wetland in Kisii County.

His assignment also includes Kimondi, Kobujoi and King’wal Swamp in Nandi County.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, will see CS for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage,  Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, lead activities at Iguhu and Lukusitsi Wetlands in Kakamega County.

She is also slated to be at Kimondi, Kobujoi and King’wal Swamp in Nandi County, and Shimba Hills in Kwale County.

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, two Cabinet Secretaries will hold parallel activities.

Health CS Hon. Aden Bare Duale will lead environmental restoration at Sing’ore Dam and Yokot Dam Wetlands in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kamatira Wetland in West Pokot, Kipkabus, Chesoi and Singore wetlands in Elgeyo Marakwet, and Lelan Forest in West Pokot County.

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Murkomen and Barasa

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration, represented by CS  Kipchumba Murkomen, will oversee events at Erenteri/Hori Dika Wetland in Marsabit County, Ashabito Wetland in Mandera County, Lake Turkana Belt in Turkana County, Fafi Wetland in Garissa County, and Chalalaqa Waterfall in Wajir County.

His designated forest sites include Marsabit Forest, Dandu Hills, and Tariga Swamp in Mandera County, Loima Hills in Turkana County, Boni Forest in Garissa County, and Bute Malaba in Wajir County.

The week-long programme will conclude on Friday, November 21, 2025, with CS for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah M. Barasa.

Her assigned areas include Lake Kisima and Suguta Marmar Wetlands in Samburu County; Musinaka and Kaimosi Wetlands, as well as Musinaka Wetlands in Vihiga County; Kirisia Forest in Samburu County; and Maragoli Hills and Kibiri in Vihiga County.

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Interior Security and National Administration PS Dr. Raymond Omollo Leads a Tree Planting Exercise at Gembe Hills, Homa Bay County In a Past Event. PHOTO/ Omollo X