Kiambu County minister for Water, Natural Resources and Environment Esther Njuguna has urged residents to embrace tree planting so as to protect the environment.
Speaking during a tree planting exercise at Ragia forest in Kijabe on Tuesday, Njuguna said that tree planting will help conserve the environment.
She noted that effects of climate change are being brought about by the failure by human beings to plant trees.
“We want to encourage Kenyans to plant trees and be on the frontline in championing for environment,” she said.
The minister said that the county is formulating policies that will help conserve the environment. She noted that environment destruction threatens the future generations adding that young people should stand firm and protect their environment.
The minister said that county had adopted various measures to address waste management. She cited the Kangoki Landfill in Thika which she said will address the issue of garbage in Kiambu.
At the same time the minister urged young people to come up with other effective ways of addressing waste management.
The minister said that the county will organise forums to sensitise locals on the need for better environment and their involvement in maintaining a clean environment.