×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Wangari Maathai's dream of a tree planting day 'came true'

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

The National Tree Planting Day has revived the dream of the late Nobel Laureate Prof Wangari Mathaai, according to environmental activists and leaders in her home in Tetu, Nyeri County, where she left a legacy in tree planting. Her ability to mobilise small women groups to plant tree seedlings and earn income is felt to date in the constituency.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By AFP 31 mins ago
Premier League
Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet
By AFP 44 mins ago
Premier League
Tudor says Tottenham can still beat the drop despite Arsenal loss
By AFP 1 hr ago
Football
Football matches cancelled in Mexico over unrest after killing of drug kingpin El Mencho
Sports
Chess: Goldfields Migori, Makini and Golden Elites shine at Nyanza Chess