By Elvis Mukhwana.
Nzoia Sugar Company Board of Directors led staff and members of the community in a tree planting ceremony, where 3,000 trees were planted to mark Mazingira day.
Speaking during the event, Hon. Alfred Khang’ati who is the Chairman of the Board stated that apart from the 3,000 trees planted, the company has targeted to plant 50,000 trees during the financial year 2024/25 in support of the presidential target of increasing the national tree cover by 30% by the year 2032.
Kenya is celebrating its first official Mazingira Day, a notable shift in the national calendar that marks a renewed focus on environmental conservation.
This public holiday, previously kmown as Utamaduni Day was renamed when President William Ruto signed the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, which transformed a day of cultural heritage into one of environmental advocacy.
Mazingira Day not only signifies a shift towards environmental responsibility but also emphasizes the collective power of Kenyans to cultivate a sustainable future.
