By Muuo Mutuku
The university's program targets to plant 1m trees within the next 5 years within Kibwezi Sub county, a known Arid and Semi-Arid enclave.
According to Dr Paul Mwania a Senior Lecturer at the university, the program will be fully supported in ensuring climate adaptation in all its aspects.
Dr Mwania is calling upon residents within kibwezi sub county to be part of the initiative that will reverse desertification and effects of climate change, when sucessfuly implemented.
The scholar said the project is informed by research undertaken to inform choice on the right tree species that can survive and thrive within the Kibwezi ecosystem.
" We target plants that can attract rain and provide food for the residents", Dr. Mwania said.
Tree planting will be carried on within local institutions, schools, churches, farms and and also on households, he added.
Local residents have been lobbied and sensitised, complete with identification of Community Champions to lead the charge.
In the last 5 years Lukenya University has been in the forefront of advocacy for Climate Change Mitigations and conservation of the environment through research activities.
Today, a 1m Trees Marathon took place at Lukenya University and its neighbourhood, ropping in thousands of young people who are seen as key drivers of environmental conservation efforts.
