Currently, Kenya has a forest cover of seven per cent, which pushed President Kenyatta’s administration to issue a ban on logging as a tree planting campaign proceeds. By BRIAN WASUNAMore by this AuthorKenya Thursday made a pledge to achieve at least 10 per cent forest cover in the next three years, even as the country struggles with fresh cases of settling in woodlands. While opening the third annual One Planet Summit, President Uhuru Kenyatta made the vow while also indicating his government has identified the forestry sector as a key investment to hitting its development targets. CLEAN ENERGYCurrently, Kenya has a forest cover of seven per cent, which pushed President Kenyatta’s administration to issue a ban on logging as a tree planting campaign proceeds. Interim World Bank head Georgieva backed President Kenyatta’s sentiments when she highlighted the rapid shift from the harsh 2017 drought to last year’s countrywide floods.

Source: Daily Nation March 14, 2019 21:56 UTC