Muwasco Managing Director Eng Daniel Ng’ang’a leading in creating awareness on tree planting
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A water company in Murang’a targets to mobilise planting of more than three millions tree seedlings in efforts to conserve the environment.
Murang’a Water (Muwasco) Managing Director Eng Daniel Ng’ang’a said the programme dubbed ‘Linda Mazingira’ will distribute indigenous, fruit and ornamental tree seedlings to local communities and ensure they are planted.
He explained that the ambitious programme aims to conserve the environment ensuring there is continuous access to water to be distributed to local households.
Speaking in Maragua, at the launch of the programme, Ng’ang’a said more than three million tree seedlings will be distributed to the community during the rainy seasons.
“The tree seedlings will be distributed to the community in three years, in efforts to conserve the environment and restore water towers,” said Ng’ang’a.
It was explained that the tree planting drive is aligned to the government’s directive for planting 15 billion tree seedlings by 2032, and established tree nurseries to assist achieve the programme.
“In support of this goal, MUWASCO, alongside other partners, will continue to distribute seedlings to local people,” he said, adding that the tree planting efforts are aimed at improving water conservation and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.
At the sametime, Ng’ang’a underscored the achievement of Muwasco in supplying water to Kambiti, Ichagaki, and Nginda wards in Murang’a South sub county.
“Since Muwasco was given the mandate to supply water in parts of Maragua, the company has expanded its services significantly, growing to 3,000itiative they are focused on cleaning and beautifying Maragua Town, reinforcing the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
“A crucial aspect of the programme is community involvement. Residents, especially those living along water connections,” he noted.
Ng’ang’a also observed that in the inriverbanks, have been encouraged to plant trees as a way of conserving water sources and preventing soil erosion,” he detailed.
