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Duale rallies Kenyans to plant trees for inaugural ‘Mazingira Day’ action

Huldah Matara by Huldah Matara
October 9, 2024
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The Kenyan government has officially designated October 10 as “Mazingira Day,” a national holiday aimed at accelerating efforts to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. This announcement follows President William Ruto’s assent to the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments Bill 2024) in April, which amended the Public Holidays Act to rename Utamaduni Day as Mazingira Day.

Aden Duale, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, emphasized that Mazingira Day provides a critical platform for collective environmental action.

“We face triple planetary crises—climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Mazingira Day is an opportunity for urgent, meaningful action that ensures prosperity and sustainability for future generations,” Duale said in a statement released on October 8, 2024.

The newly designated holiday aligns with Kenya’s ambitious National Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Programme, which aims to restore 10.6 million hectares of degraded land by planting 15 billion trees by 2032. Tree planting is a key component of Mazingira Day, with citizens encouraged to plant trees in homes, schools, and public spaces to help address the effects of climate change.

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Beyond tree planting, the government is urging Kenyans to engage in various conservation activities. These include community-led clean-up efforts to remove waste from homes, streets, parks, and beaches. Citizens are also encouraged to participate in forums and discussions that focus on pollution control, good waste management practices, and the promotion of a circular economy based on reducing, reusing, and recycling.

Mazingira Day comes as Kenya steps up its environmental initiatives in response to growing global and national concerns about ecological degradation. The holiday replaces Utamaduni Day, which had previously celebrated Kenya’s cultural heritage. The shift to Mazingira Day reflects a growing prioritization of environmental issues at the national level, positioning Kenya as a leader in climate action within the region.

Duale emphasized the importance of public participation in achieving the goals of Mazingira Day, stating that its success depends on “both the government and citizens working hand-in-hand to protect and restore the environment.”

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