Kaimosi Friends University today, 10th October 2025, joined national celebrations to mark Mazingira Day 2025 with a powerful environmental restoration activity held at the breathtaking Maragoli Hills in Vihiga County.
The university delegation, led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Students Affairs & Research Prof. Fred Amimo, who represented the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Peter Mwita, joined hundreds of participants in a transformative tree-growing exercise guided by the national theme, “Citizen-Centric Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship.”
Prof. Fred Amimo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Students Affairs & Research), delivers his speech during the Mazingira Day 2025 celebrations at Maragoli Hills, emphasizing the university’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development.
The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, EGH, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, who underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to restoring Kenya’s forest cover and achieving the national goal of 15 billion trees by 2032 under the leadership of H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya.
More than 50 students from Kaimosi Friends University and several members of staff actively took part in the exercise, reflecting the university’s strong culture of environmental responsibility and community service.
Prof. Amimo reaffirmed the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability, noting that KAFU continues to integrate environmental education and climate action across its academic, research, and outreach programmes-“Each tree we plant is a living symbol of hope and responsibility, through collective action, we nurture a greener Kenya and uphold our duty to safeguard creation.” said Prof. Amimo.
The day’s activities contributed to the revival of the Maragoli Hills Forest, a critical 465-acre ecosystem serving millions across Western Kenya. The event also brought together multiple agencies including the County Government of Vihiga, Kenya Defence Forces, Kenya Airways, Safaricom, Zep-Re, and Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, among others, united in advancing the cause of environmental protection.
Kaimosi Friends University celebrates this milestone as part of its enduring mission to promote education that transforms society nurturing not only minds, but also the planet.
Kaimosi Friends University students pose for a group photo as they take part in a tree-planting exercise during the Mazingira Day 2025 celebrations at Maragoli Hills, showcasing their dedication to environmental conservation and climate action.