Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has said that his government plans to plant a million tree seedlings in the next one year.

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Speaking on Sunday at Dingirikani Primary School during the marking of the World Environment Day, Joho said that the move aims at creating a green and clean environment for the current and future generations.

“We aim at planting one million tree seedlings in the next one year to create a clean and green environment for us and the future generations," he said.

The governor thanked the initiative sponsors; Mombasa County Government, Kenya Forest Service, Safaricom and Bamburi Lafarge for making the day a success.

Joho led Mwakirunge residents in planting 5000 tree seedlings.