Kenya designates surprise public holiday to further 15-billion-tree planting campaign

The Kenyan government announced Monday a surprise public holiday on Nov. 13 for a nationwide tree planting day, part of its ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.

The public across the Country were asked to plant trees as a patriotic contribution to the national efforts to save the country from the devastating effects of Climate Change.

Kenya’s current forest cover currently stands at about 7% but the government has set aside more than $80 million this financial year, as it bids to increase tree cover to more than 10%.