Kenya Airports Authority Boosts Forest Cover with Nationwide Reforestation Campaign

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is making big steps towards protecting the environment by actively supporting the Government of Kenya’s plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032. This important national goal aims to increase Kenya’s forest cover from 12% to 30%, helping the country tackle major environmental challenges like climate change and loss of biodiversity.

KAA held a tree planting event at Rangwa Hills in Mbita, Homa Bay County, led by Mr. Wycliffe Kadoya, the Officer in Charge of Kabunde Airstrip. During this event, the KAA team planted an impressive 5,000 tree seedlings. This is part of KAA’s broader efforts to restore local ecosystems and contribute to the national reforestation target.

In September, KAA also worked with local schools in Homa Bay, planting trees at Kotieno Gumba School, Wangadonji Comprehensive School, and Oriang’-Otok School. These tree-planting activities contribute to the government’s plan and show KAA’s dedication to improving the environment and creating a greener future for local communities.

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Across the country, KAA has already planted over 67,500 trees in areas like Uasin Gishu, Western, Coast, and Nairobi. This is part of their ongoing commitment to help restore critical ecosystems and boost forest cover nationwide.

KAA’s efforts align with President William Ruto’s directive that all government bodies support the national tree-planting initiative. KAA recognizes the importance of these efforts in helping fight the effects of climate change, such as droughts and flooding, which have caused serious problems in Kenya in recent years.

KAA is also making its facilities greener by integrating tree planting and other sustainable practices into their daily operations. This shows the authority’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship and its desire to make a positive impact on the environment through responsible actions.