Machakos county forestry officials have urged the residents to plant trees in the ongoing rains. Forest Coordinator Jennifer Situma has called on the area residents to take advantage of the rains and plant trees in plenty.
She said there is enough moisture buildup in the soil which can enable trees to grow and thus urged residents to plant early enough so that the trees can grow to level that harsh weather conditions cannot affect them.
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