Kenyans have been challenged to continue planting trees to safeguard the environment against severe impacts of climate change.
Deputy President’s Spouse, Dr. Joyce Kithure, said climate change is posing serious concerns that need a firm response, including extensive planting and caring of trees.
Speaking on Friday in Kathwana, Tharaka Nithi County, when she presided over the distribution of more than 20,000 fruit trees donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints, Dr. Kithure noted that arid and semi-arid areas are at a greater risk, calling for more responses to mitigate impact.
“Climate change is no longer a distant threat, it is a present reality. Erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, insufficient water and food insecurity affect us all, particularly here in arid and semi-arid Counties.
Planting trees is one of the most practical and effective ways of mitigating impacts of climate change,” she said.
Dr. Kithure said trees blend well with any natural ecosystem, providing solutions to the myriad environmental challenges facing humanity.
“Trees conserve water, prevent soil erosion, and absorb carbon dioxide, making our environment healthier and more resilient, which is a very clear way of combating the environmental pollution,” she stated.
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