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Kenya and the African continent have commemorated Wangari Maathai Day 2025, honoring the life and legacy of the late professor. The Green Belt Movement, in collaboration with the Conservation Alliance of kenya, led the celebrations, calling on the government to take urgent action against rampant deforestation. despite Professor Maathai’s tireless efforts to protect Kenya’s forests, environmental degradation remains a pressing crisis. Stakeholders used this occasion to emphasize the urgent need for stronger conservation measures.
Kenya Marks Wangari Maathai Day 2025 with Renewed Calls for Action on Deforestation
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