he exercise supports the government’s strategy   of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to increase Kenya's forest cover from less than 10% to 30%.   Speaking during the occasion, Prof. Margret Hutchinson, Acting  Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, stated, "Today we stand at a crucial juncture in our fight against climate change. The government has set an ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032, and I am proud to share that the University of Nairobi has  taken significant strides by planting over 150,000 trees in Upper Kabete and various other locations. Our collective aim should be to increase the national tree cover from the current less than 10% to a target of 30% by 2032. This is not just a number; it is a lifeline for our environment and future".

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