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Ruto promises billions of seedlings as Kenya marks Mazingira Day

President William Ruto engages State House Primary School pupils after a tree planting exercise at State House grounds on October 10, 2025. [PCS]

President William Ruto has announced plans to revive tree nurseries across the country to produce at least two billion seedlings annually.

Speaking during a tree-planting exercise at State House, Nairobi, on Friday, Ruto said the initiative will be spearheaded by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) in partnership with 15,000 National Youth Service (NYS) officers.

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