Murugi Ndwiga, Eastern Region
In the heart of Kanyuambora village, Embu County, 27 determined youths are taking bold steps to combat climate change—one tree at a time.
Under the Green Rising initiative, and with support from the Mount Kenya Landscape Board, Rainforest Alliance, UNICEF Kenya, and the Embu County Government, these young climate champions received hands-on training in tree planting, nursery management, and species selection tailored to their arid region.
“We’re not just planting trees—we’re restoring life,” said Grace Joy Gakii, a community mobilizer. The goal: reclaim degraded land and create green jobs in a region increasingly affected by drought and food insecurity.
For youth like Emmanuel Muriithi, the skills mean fewer failed planting attempts and more thriving forests. For entrepreneurs like Hassan Muriuki, it’s a business boost. “This is how we fight climate change and unemployment,” he said.
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With an ambitious target to restore 100+ hectares and engage over 1,000 youths in just four months, the movement is growing fast. Vera Murugi from the Mount Kenya Landscape Board urged youth to form conservation groups and access green loans to fuel eco-enterprises.
These efforts are a local spark in Kenya’s national goal: 15 billion trees by 2032.