First Lady Rachel Ruto on Thursday continued the national drive for environmental conservation by adopting 33 hectares of the Marindas Forest Block within the Mau Forest Complex for restoration. Mama Rachel used the occasion to rally Kenyans to take personal responsibility for protecting the country\u2019s forests and water catchment areas.<\/p>\n
Speaking in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County, during the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihoods Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP), the First Lady stated that forest conservation is crucial for securing Kenya\u2019s environmental and economic future.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur forests are the lifeblood of our nation. They protect our water towers, sustain biodiversity, regulate our climate, and support the livelihoods of millions of Kenyans,\u201d she affirmed.<\/p>\n
During the event at the Marindas Restoration Grounds in Bararget Forest, Rachel Ruto unveiled a commemorative plaque, officially marking the adoption of the 33-hectare Marindas block under the restoration programme.<\/p>\n
She also commissioned a tree nursery, which will produce thousands of indigenous seedlings to support ongoing efforts to regenerate the Mau Forest Complex, one of Kenya\u2019s most critical ecosystems.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, I was honoured to adopt 33 hectares of the Marindas Forest Block in the Mau Forest Complex for restoration and to commission a tree nursery that will raise thousands of indigenous seedlings to support the regeneration of this critical ecosystem,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n
The First Lady emphasised that environmental restoration requires collective action from government institutions, communities, development partners, and individual citizens.<\/p>\n
\u201cRestoration of our ecosystems requires our collective commitment, shared responsibility, and sustained action,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She noted that the Mau Forest remains a vital water catchment area, with its rivers supporting millions of people across Kenya, making its protection a national priority.<\/p>\n
\u201cProtecting Mau is protecting our future. This forest feeds rivers that millions depend on,\u201d she stressed.<\/p>\n
\u201cI invite every Kenyan to join this national movement. Plant a tree, nurture it, and inspire others to do the same,\u201d she<\/p>\n
The First Lady also highlighted the role of the Plantation Establishment and Livelihood Improvement Scheme (PELIS), which allows communities living around the forest to engage in sustainable farming activities while supporting conservation efforts. The programme enables farmers to grow crops such as potatoes, avocados, and coffee, helping to improve household incomes alongside forest restoration.<\/p>\n
The event was attended by Ambassador Ida Odinga, Kenya\u2019s Permanent Representative to UNEP; Nakuru Woman Representative Liza Chelule; Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai; Nakuru Deputy Governor David Kones; Environment Principal Secretary Dr. Festus Ngeno; and Forestry Principal Secretary Dr. Gitonga Mugambi.<\/p>\n
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