Lusaka, Musalia Lead Residents In Planting 20,000 Tree Seedlings
Bungomaaa Governor Kenneth Lusaka, Mrs Tessie Musalia, spouse to Prime cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Bungoma County First Lady Dr. Margaret Makelo have led Bungoma residents in a tree planting exercise that has seen over 20,000 tree seedlings planted in Kibabii University.
The exercise which is in partnership with NCBA bank aims at planting 15 billion trees in a bid to achieve the government set forest cover of 30% by 2027.
Speaking during the occasion, Lusaka said his administration has well-established structures to manage and conserve the environment.
“We have formulated policies such as Climate Change Act , Environmental and social safeguard policy, Environmental policy (Draft), Solid waste management (Draft).” Said Lusaka.
He noted that his administration has already gazetted the County Environment Committee which brings together all environmental players in the County to enhance operations.
“We have put in place the Climate change Committee in all the 45 Wards across the County to address climate change related impacts to improve the livelihood of the Bungoma people.My administration has taken interest in proper solid waste management in 50 urban centres across the County including dumpsite management.” he added.
Lusaka noted that the County has improved its tree cover from 7.9% to over 20% in 2023
“We are undertaking urban planning with emphasis in environmental conservation that include creation of green spaces, expansion of the sewer systems, proper drainage systems, proper solid waste management among others,” he noted.
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