Cabinet Secretary Hon Tuya appeals to Kenyans to come out in large numbers and participate in the rapid tree growing exercise a day after the government gazette Monday, 13th of November 2023 as the national tree growing day for the ongoing short rains season.

H. E President Ruto will lead the entire nation to a rapid tree growing exercise towards achievement of the 500 million seedlings during the short rains.

As Kenyans prepare for this day, it is important to know the correct tree species for their specific regions.

The Jaza Miti App is the perfect tool to use to understand one’s region with the correct species to plant. Understanding this is vital for two reasons.

  1. Success and Growth.

Planting the right seedlings for each region Kenyans are in will increase the chances of success of the exercise. The country’s reforestation is heavily dependent on the growth to maturity of the seedlings planted.

During the incoming Tree Planting Day on the 13th of November, ensure you plant the tree indigenous to your region.

  • Ecological Benefits.

Planting the right seedlings native to the specific regions is vital for ecological conservation. Trees benefit more than the human population in the regions. The wildlife in these areas is depending on the correct trees for survival.

As Kenyans prepare for the coming Tree Planting Day, remember to record on Jaza Miti App to enable track the 15bn tree growing journey.