Turkana University College Tree Planting Exercise in Partnership with KEFRI and KFS: Advancing Environmental Stewardship and Climate Resilience
Turkana University College (TUC) continues to strengthen its commitment to environmental sustainability through collaborative and action-oriented initiatives. On 26th June 2026, the University successfully held a tree planting exercise at the campus in partnership with the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS). The initiative reflected a shared vision of restoring ecosystems, promoting climate resilience, and enhancing green spaces within the institution and the wider Turkana region.
Turkana University College Principal, Prof. George Chemining’wa, plants a tree during the tree planting exercise
The event was officially officiated by the Principal of Turkana University College, Prof. George Chemining’wa, and led by the Head of the Division of Research, Innovation, and Linkages, Prof. Peter Edome. Their leadership highlighted the university’s growing role in championing sustainability and integrating environmental action into its core mandate of teaching, research, and community engagement.
A total of 1,500 trees were planted during the exercise, marking a significant milestone in the university’s ongoing greening efforts. This large-scale planting exercise symbolized a renewed commitment to environmental restoration, biodiversity conservation, and the creation of a more resilient and sustainable campus ecosystem.
The active participation of TUC staff alongside technical teams from KEFRI and KFS demonstrated the strength of inter-institutional collaboration in advancing environmental goals. The exercise also served as a reminder that meaningful environmental change is achieved through consistent, coordinated, and inclusive action. Beyond the physical planting of trees, the event reinforced the importance of environmental awareness and stewardship within academic institutions. It emphasized the role of universities as key drivers of sustainability, knowledge exchange, and community transformation.
Turkana University College extends sincere appreciation to the Kenya Forestry Research Institute and the Kenya Forest Service for their partnership and support in promoting environmental conservation and building a greener and more sustainable future for Turkana and beyond.
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