In a bid to tackle the climate crisis and deforestation, the Kenyan government has introduced a new national tree planting day that aims to see 15 billion trees planted by 2032.

The first national tree planting day took place on 13 November 2023 when Kenyans were asked to plant seedlings – provided for free by the government via public nurseries – in designated public areas.

The public were also encouraged to buy at least two seedlings to plant on their own land. The aim of the first national tree planting day was to plant 100 million trees, though official 

Crossword Foundation Team Participate in the national tree planting day  

Crossword Foundation joined other Kenyan participated in the 2023 National Tree Plating Day by planting over 2000 tress in igonji and Mikinduri in Meru county