The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has planted 10,200 trees in Athi Ward, Kitui County, over the past week.
The massive tree planting exercise has been done in partnership with community members in Kalivu, Monguni, Kalivu and Kilawa sub-locations as a contribution to a greener and healthier environment.
A total of 867 households received and planted 8,000 trees, while 2,100 trees were distributed to 21 primary schools, with getting 100 trees. Additionally, the Council planted 100 trees in a local church.
Overall, the NCCK is targeting to plant 100,000 trees in Athi Ward as part of the Nature Positive project that is focused on restorative environmental redemption approaches.
