The World Bamboo Day celebrations were held at Kabianga University in Kericho County under the theme “Bamboo for the People, Planet, and Climate Action.”
The National Environment Complaints Committee (NECC) team, led by Committee Members Eng. Stephen Muli and Mr. William Nairuko, joined the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa, in commemorating the event, which brought together government officials, researchers, conservationists, and community stakeholders.
World Bamboo Day is observed annually to raise awareness of the economic, ecological, and social value of bamboo. Recognized for its fast growth, carbon sequestration capacity, and versatility, bamboo provides renewable raw materials for construction, furniture, paper, textiles, and energy while supporting biodiversity and soil stabilization. The celebration highlighted bamboo’s critical contribution to climate change mitigation, green economic development, and the achievement of Kenya’s National Climate Change Action Plan and Vision 2030 goals.
