Rongo University will remain steadfast in its focus on fostering a culture of environmental responsibility, innovation, and resilience.
The institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Samuel Gudu, who spoke at Kitere Comprehensive School, said their goal is to ensure that future generations inherit a vibrant world with sufficient food and enjoyment.
The VC was accompanied by Prof Daniel Nyamai, a specialist in Agroforestry and National Resources, and Kitere Comprehensive School head teacher, Kennedy Kodongo.
The VC steered the launch of his university’s phase one tree-planting initiative, which planted 20,000 trees across the county.
“We have started this first phase of planting trees in all public schools within the county, starting from Rongo, and will gradually spread to other counties,” he said.
Prof Nyamai promised to coordinate interested organisations and individuals within and outside Migori County to ensure sustainable climate mitigation measures.
“This impending disaster calls for a consolidated effort to beat it,” he said.
The Professor said that Migori County requires 20 – 30 percent forest cover to sustain soil and water resources effectively.
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He said this would be achievable through the active engagement of learners and staff of learning institutions at all levels.
During the meeting, Rongo, the vice Chancellor, and his team led the pupils and staff of Kitere and Nyarach Comprehensive School as each planted 100 tree seedlings.
Prof Nyamai lauded the Migori County Government for impacting Climate Change in its 2021 Assembly Act, saying that it will add to Rongo University’s effort to be among the forefront runners in the fight against climate change in the country.
He said that the University’s response was in accordance with the call of the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission for Higher Education, Prof.Mike Kuria, to institutions of higher learning to take the lead in the fight against climate change in the country.
The head teacher of Kitara Comprehensive School, Kennedy Kodongo, thanked the University for choosing his school to flag off the grand initiative. He promised to mobilise his staff and pupils to care for the growing seedlings, restoring a revitalised and vibrant ecosystem.
“We take care of these tender seedlings because we know that when they mature, they will add beauty to our environment as they will provide partial habitat for different types of birds, which are attractive to watch,” he said.
The head teacher invited other organisations and individuals to visit the school to discuss the possibility of partnering to fight climate and food insecurity in the region.
By Enock Okong’o
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