Dedan Kimathi Foundation plants 9,000 trees to protect Nairobi river
Ms Evelyn Kimathi
By WMW
In a major environmental initiative, the Dedan Kimathi Foundation, led by CEO Evelyn Kimathi yesterday spearheaded the planting of thousands of trees along the Nairobi River in Njiru Division, Nairobi.
The exercise drew participation from diverse groups, including the Kenya Defence Forces’ Army Corps of Transport, the Climate Worx Initiative under the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry, the National Youth Service, and local government administration officers. The 9,000 tree seedlings for the exercise were supplied by CKL Africa Ltd, in line with an existing memorandum of understanding with the foundation.
The initiative is part of the foundation’s ongoing commitment to protect the Nairobi River, following government-led reclamation of its riparian zone.
The foundation aims to establish a forest buffer along the river to safeguard this critical water source.
Ms. Kimathi expressed satisfaction with the progress of past tree-planting efforts, attributing the success to careful aftercare, constant supervision by Climate Worx youth under the National Youth Service, and growing community support for the environmental restoration work.
“This exercise is part of our continuous effort under the dkfgreenlegacy initiative,” Ms. Kimathi said.
“Tree growing remains one of the most effective tools to mitigate climate change by increasing carbon sinks, and we are committed to accelerating these efforts along Nairobi River.”
The tree-planting drive aligns with national and global climate action goals, emphasizing community involvement, sustainable practices, and protection of vital water resources. Participants noted that such initiatives not only support environmental conservation but also foster awareness and engagement among local communities in addressing climate change challenges.
With the completion of this latest planting, the Dedan Kimathi Foundation continues to demonstrate leadership in environmental conservation, championing tree-growing as a practical solution to combat climate change and protect Nairobi’s ecological heritage.
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