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Oloolua Forest run launches comprehensive conservation and community livelihood initiative
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A symbolic run at Oloolua Forest marked the beginning of a structured conservation effort, officially flagged off by Principal Secretary for the National Treasury, Dr. Chris Kiptoo. The initiative, spearheaded by Principal Secretary for Irrigation, Ephantus Kimotho, aims to restore, protect, and rethink conservation in Kenya, moving beyond tree planting to integrate sustainability, livelihoods, and long-term environmental protection. Senior government officials, including Principal Secretaries Dr. Festus Ng’eno Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Abraham Sing’Oei Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Patrick Mariru Defence, joined the event. The program includes flagging off 10,000 tree seedlings for planting within Oloolua Forest and introducing a circular economy framework for waste management, with plans for waste segregation points and collaboration with recycling firms. It also extends to surrounding communities, providing clean energy solutions like solar lighting and energy-efficient cooking stoves to reduce reliance on firewood. Farmers in the Ngong area will receive support for climate-smart agriculture practices such as drip irrigation, agroforestry, and improved soil management. The initiative is projected to benefit approximately 1.5 million people, including around 300,000 households, through improved water access, air quality, stronger livelihoods, and expanded eco-tourism opportunities. Officials emphasize that sustained partnerships, active community participation, and con
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