PCF Joins Hands With Ngong Hills Community In Tree Planting Exercise

• President William Ruto launched the national tree-planting campaign in December 2022 to increase Kenya's forest cover
• Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) joined the Ngong Hills community in planting trees as a show of its commitment to environmental sustainability
• PCF Managing Trustee Mohammed Sahai said the Fund has identified environmental sustainability as a key accelerator to achieve overall strategic objectives

Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) has joined the tree planting drive across the country.

The entity conducted a tree-planting exercise in collaboration with the Ngong Hills community to anchor its commitment to environmental sustainability and further the Presidential Directive on the National Tree Growing and Restoration Campaign.

Ruto's tree-planting campaign

President William Ruto launched this national tree-planting campaign in December 2022, emphasizing the importance of planting trees in urban and rural areas and promoting reforestation, agroforestry, and afforestation.

The campaign's goal is to grow 15 billion trees and raise the nation’s forest and tree cover percentage from 12% to 30% by 2032, with the aim of combating the devastating effects of climate change in Kenya.

The tree planting exercise was spearheaded by the Managing Trustee, Mohammed Sahal, in collaboration with the Ngong Hills community and was joined by the PCF staff members.

PCF Managing Trustee Mohammed Sahai said the exercise demonstrates the fund and society's dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainability.

“In our strategic plan the Fund has identified environmental sustainability as a key accelerator to achieve overall strategic objectives. We are thrilled by the participation and support we received from the Ngong Hills community for this initiative.

"Their passion and energy underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing environmental challenges and fostering a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.”said Sahal,

During the event, participants received guidance on proper tree planting techniques and tree maintenance.

Through hands-on involvement, they gained valuable insights into the crucial role trees play in mitigating climate change, enhancing biodiversity, and improving the quality of the air.

“Our collaboration with the Ngong Hills community underscores PCF’s dedication to making a positive impact beyond our core mandate. Together, we planted the seeds for a greener, healthier future for generations to come,” added Dr Ben Kajwang, Representing the Board Chairman.

The success of the tree planting initiative reflects the Fund’s broader initiatives that benefit the communities it serves.

This initiative marks a significant step towards a greener Kenya, and the Fund is proud to be a driving force in this positive change.

Tree planting holiday

The national government declared Friday, May 10, a public holiday in honour of the victims of the recent flooding.

Ruto added that tree planting would be undertaken across the country on the day as a recovery from the ravages of the floods.

Ruto said about 200 million trees would be planted on the day, calling on each Kenyan to plant at least 50 seedlings.