Kaimosi Friends University staff and students joined hundreds of participants in marking the 2025 Mazingira Day Celebrations held at Shirugu Primary School, Mugai Shirugu Ward, Malava Constituency, Kakamega County.
The event, themed “Citizen-Centric Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship,” brought together education leaders, government representatives, students, and community members in a large-scale tree-planting and environmental conservation exercise.
Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, delivers her address during the Mazingira Day celebrations at Shirugu Primary School, Malava Constituency, Kakamega County.
The Kaimosi Friends University delegation, led by the Dean of Students, Dr. Monanti Nyambane, who represented the Vice Chancellor Prof. Peter Mwita, actively took part in planting hundreds of indigenous and fruit trees while engaging with local youth and learners on the importance of environmental protection. The activity underscored the university’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, community empowerment, and climate action.
The event was graced by the Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, who applauded universities for integrating environmental stewardship into their academic and social development programs. She called on students and institutions to lead the way in driving Kenya’s green growth agenda through innovation, research, and practical environmental action.
“Environmental stewardship begins with education, our universities must continue nurturing environmentally conscious graduates who will pioneer sustainable solutions for our country. Every tree planted today is an investment in Kenya’s future.” said Dr. Inyangala.
In her remarks, she further noted that the Ministry of Education is keen on strengthening partnerships between higher learning institutions and local communities to accelerate Kenya’s National Greening Initiative, which aims to grow 15 billion trees by 2032 under the leadership of H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya.
Dean of Students, Dr. Monanti Nyambane, addresses participants during the Mazingira Day celebrations at Shirugu Primary School, emphasizing KAFU’s commitment to environmental conservation and community engagement.
Representing the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Monanti Nyambane expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the national conservation effort.
“At Kaimosi Friends University, we believe that environmental responsibility is part of good citizenship. Our students are not only learning but also living the values of sustainability, teamwork, and service to humanity.” He said.
The exercise concluded with the symbolic planting of seedlings around the school compound, marking a shared commitment between universities and communities to safeguard Kenya’s natural heritage and secure a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, with KAFU students in holding tree seedlings ready for planting during the Mazingira Day celebrations at Shirugu Primary School, Malava Constituency.