Ruto Declares Friday, May 10 as Public Holiday to Honor Flood Victims

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  • Friday, May 10, declared a public holiday for National Tree Growing Day and to honor those who lost their lives in the floods.
  • Interior CS Kithure Kindiki emphasizes the importance of tree planting in combating climate change and its adverse effects on communities.
President William Ruto
President William Ruto during a meeting with Kenya Private Sector Alliance and Kenya Association of Manufacturers at State House, Nairobi. PHOTO: @WilliamsRuto/X

Friday, May 10, has been designated as a public holiday to commemorate National Tree Growing Day, as revealed in an official notice obtained by Citizen Digital. 

This day will not only serve as an opportunity for tree planting but also as a moment of remembrance for Kenyans who have lost their lives due to the widespread floods across the country.

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki emphasized the significance of this day in addressing climate change. 

He highlighted that tree growing stands as the primary long-term solution to combat the climate crisis and mitigate its detrimental impacts on both life and livelihoods.

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