NSSF targets 2 million trees in landmark conservation drive
Central
By
George Njunge
| Aug 11, 2025
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is leading a campaign aimed at planting 2 million trees this financial year, together with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.
According to the NSSF, the campaign is a transformative project aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global climate action efforts.
Speaking in Kiambu during a tree planting day in conjunction with Migaa Golf Club, Ronald Migosi, the NSSF Managing Trustee, said that the initiative underscores NSSF’s commitment to environmental stewardship, socio-economic growth and community engagement.
“We are celebrating NSSF’s 60th anniversary. As such, together with Migaa Golf Club and Finnet Trust Foundation, we have joined forces to lead a transformative initiative that integrates environmental conservation and community empowerment. This initiative not only contributes to a sustainable future but also offers a unique opportunity to align NSSF with a high-profile cause that resonates with national priorities,” Migosi said.
Migosi added that the noble initiative aligns with the presidential directive on tree planting as a key part of the country’s strategy to combat climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and restore degraded landscapes.
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Peter Mungai from Kiambu Migaa Golf Club said that anyone and everyone should plant a tree not to cover themselves tomorrow or in the near future, but to ensure someone is covered by the tree years to come.
“Planting a tree is not supposed to be beneficial to the person planting immediately. The tree and shade cover we are enjoying is the result of a person who planted a tree years ago. They did not benefit, but we are here enjoying cool weather and shade under trees as old as 100 years — and that is the beauty of planting trees,” Mungai said.
President William Ruto, on 10 May 2024, kicked off a campaign aimed at planting over 5 billion trees in the country. He personally committed himself to planting 20,000 trees.