Nairobi, May 8 -- The government has declared Friday, May 10 as a public holiday to mark the National Tree Growing Day and to remember Kenyans who have died from floods.

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura took to his X account and said that a gazette notice shall be issued to this effect.

"Hon Soipan Tuya, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Forestry & Climate Change shall hold a press conference today to give further directions," Mr Mwaura said.

Speaking at State House Nairobi on Wednesday, President William Ruto said that the day has been set aside and would mark the start of a major tree-planting programme to mitigate climate change.

The Head of State also said that the day will also be a day to remember lives affected by the floo...