President William Ruto has asked the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to help the country tackle the climate change phenomenon.
“I ask KDF to lead the way by providing mechanisms, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, of achieving the 15 billion tree-planting programme,” said President Ruto.
He noted that climate change was the biggest threat to the country’s development and prosperity.
Speaking during the pass-out parade for KDF officers at the Defence Forces Recruit Training School in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Wednesday, the President said he was confident that the military was up to the task of combating climate change.
He pointed out that the recent floods that affected many parts of the country, leading to loss of lives and property, were a consequence of climate change.
“As you secure our nation from emerging security threats, climate change is also going to be our biggest threat. This is why we must mobilise the military to provide solutions to such emerging issues,” President Ruto said.
The President commended the KDF for their efforts and effective disaster response during the devastating floods.
“The government is committed to relocating and resettling affected families and to significantly enhancing national disaster response capabilities to be even better prepared for future emergencies,” President Ruto said.
