Principal Secretary State Department for MSMEs Development Susan Mangeni has joined learners and the community of Bunandi Primary School in Funyula Constituency, Busia County, for the National Mazingira Day celebrations, where every public school planted fruit trees.
The Day’s celebrations started off with the launch of a new tuition block at St. Stephen Bujwang’a Secondary School in Funyula constituency, funded by the constituency’s NG-CDF.
The 15 Billion Trees by 2032 initiative, championed by President William Ruto, presents significant green economy opportunities for MSMEs, youth and women’s groups to engage in seedling propagation.
Fruit trees serve a dual purpose; increasing our national tree cover while supplementing learners’ fruit intake.
PS Mang’eni further highlighted the Government’s commitment to providing market-focused skills training and linking young people to economic opportunities through initiatives such as the NYOTA Project, Affordable Housing Programme, and the Nasewa Special Economic Zone.
These Bottom-Up initiatives are giving every Kenyan an equal opportunity to access resources and empower themselves economically.
Dr. Boniface Makokha, principal Secretary State Department for Economic planning urged the community to work closely with local administration to address the triple threat of HIV/AIDS, teenage pregnancies, and gender-based violence, which continue to hinder access to education.
Other leaders present included Chaunga Mwachaunga, County Commissioner, Busia; Senator Siraj Abdillahi; and various National Government officials who graced the event.
