Africa Champion of Trees (ACT) Awards

Recognizing and rewarding Africa’s top environmental champions for their outstanding tree-growing efforts.
ACT TODAY FOR A GREENER TOMORROW

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Be Recognized for Your Tree Growing & Forest Conservation!
How to Apply:
1️⃣ Visit https://t.co/Vqqfcr6RJE
2️⃣ Choose your category
3️⃣ Fill in the online form & submit
Applications cover activities from September 1st – September 30th, 2025
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Happy New Year 🌱✨📣
Here’s to another year of celebrating Africa’s champions of trees, sustainability, and environmental impact with ACT Awards.

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This Boxing Day, we’re unwrapping impact 🌍🌳
Celebrating Africa’s green champions shaping tomorrow.
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Giving back to the planet this Boxing Day 🌱✨
Honouring those who protect our trees and future.
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Merry Christmas from ACT Awards 🎄🌳
Celebrating the champions protecting Africa’s trees and our shared future.

#ACTAwards #AfricanChampionOfTrees #GreenChristmas

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Introducing our 3rd judge 🌳
A veteran environmental expert with decades of impact in forestry, restoration, and green urban spaces.

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Experience that shapes policy and protects forests 🌳
Honoured to have Prof. Donald O. Ogweno as a Judge at the #ACTAwards

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36+ years. One mission. Thriving forests and communities. 🌍
Honoured to have Monica Masibo as a Judge at the #AfricaChampionOfTreesAwards

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Huyu anaweza fanya mtu ashike mimba kesho🥲🥲
I just hope in this life I can choose a good and present father for my kids.

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Happy Jamhuri Day, Kenya! 🇰🇪
Here’s to freedom, growth, and a greener future.
🌳 #JamhuriDay #ACTAwards #Sustainability

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🌳 ACT Awards 2025 update!
Judges met with Kenya Forest Service officials today as the review process continues.
The search for Africa’s #ChampionOfTrees is still on. Stay tuned! 🌍✨
#ACTAwards2025 #KFS #GreenTomorrow

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Judging for the #ACTAwards2025 is still ongoing!
Our panel is reviewing powerful stories from Africa’s top tree champions.
Who will take the crown?
#TreeChampions #ClimateAction

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Kenya’s search for the most impactful tree champions is underway.
Judges are reviewing submissions across 8 categories, celebrating exceptional efforts in forest restoration and climate resilience.

Every story counts as we work toward 30% tree cover by 2032. 🌱🇰🇪
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ACT today for a greener tomorrow

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FORESTRY PS AND CCF LEAD MAZINGIRA DAY CELEBRATIONS IN MERU

The Principal Secretary @Forestry__Kenya, @GMugambi_CBS, and the @CCF_Kenya, Mr. Alex Lemarkoko, EBS, today led the #MazingiraDay2025 celebrations in Meru County, reaffirming government commitment to environmental restoration and sustainable livelihoods.

This year’s celebrations clarion call #TurudiPrimoTukadonateFruitTrees calls on Kenyans to return to primary schools and donate fruit seedlings promoting a tree-growing culture among children while enhancing food security and climate resilience.

Speaking at Gitijiwe Primary School, the PS highlighted the significance of Mazingira Day as a platform for action and shared responsibility in conserving Kenya’s environment.

“Mazingira Day is about action and legacy. By growing fruit trees in schools, we are improving our environment, enhancing nutrition for learners, and creating income opportunities for local communities.” said Mr. Gitonga.

During the celebrations, over 13,300 assorted fruit and indigenous trees were planted across Gitijiwe, Baitigitu, and Gankondi Primary Schools,where the two leaders led Mazingira Day exercise with an additional 9,700 fruit seedlings distributed to learning institutions across Meru County.

The CCF emphasized the importance of involving young learners in tree-growing efforts, noting that environmental stewardship must start early.

“When we plant with our children, we plant the values of care and responsibility. They are the custodians of Kenya’s green future,” he said.

“Each seedling planted today is a promise of nourishment and a step towards a greener Kenya,” added Mr. Lemarkoko.

Mazingira Day promotes nationwide environmental action, focusing on fruit trees for their ecological, nutritional, and economic benefits

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PRESIDENT RUTO LEADS THE NATION IN MARKING MAZINGIRA DAY

His Excellency President @WilliamsRuto today led the nation in commemorating #MazingiraDay2025 by planting trees at State House, Nairobi. The President, accompanied by the First Lady @MamaRachelRuto, was received by the Cabinet Secretary for @Environment_Ke, @DrDeborahbarasa, and the @CCF_Kenya, Mr. Alex Lemarkoko.

The President and the First Lady were joined by pupils from State House Primary School in a symbolic exercise aimed at nurturing a tree-growing and environmental conservation culture among young people.

Speaking during the event, President Ruto emphasized that climate change is a global reality that must be addressed through practical interventions such as forest restoration and large-scale tree growing. He highlighted the link between forest conservation and food security, noting that sustainable water catchments are vital for irrigation and agricultural productivity.

The Head of State announced that 15,000 National Youth Service (@NYS_Ke) personnel will partner with Kenya Forest Service (KFS) officers to boost seedling production in all 300 KFS nurseries, targeting at least two billion seedlings annually. He further revealed that 17 mega nurseries, each with a capacity of 25 million seedlings, will be established to accelerate the 15 billion tree-growing campaign.

This year’s Mazingira Day is being marked nationwide under the Whole-of-Government, Whole-of-Society approach, with Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, State Corporation Chairpersons, CEOs, and senior government officers returning to their former primary schools to lead the planting of fruit trees.

Each school is expected to plant at least 2,000 fruit seedlings, contributing to a national target of over 100 million seedlings in Kenya’s 35,000 primary schools.

According to the Chief Conservator of Forests, Mr. Lemarkoko, the tree-growing exercise, will continue throughout the short rain season across the country.

Also present at the event were the Principal Secretary for @Environment_Ke, @GMugambi_CBS, Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Amb. Prof. @JuliusKBitok, and the KFS Board Chairman, Mr. Titus Korir, among other senior government officials.

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In celebration of Mazingira Day — ACT today for a sustainable and greener tomorrow.
Apply Now - https://t.co/ivzQEWfN3m
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Today’s the day! Help us celebrate heroes of the planet — nominate your #TreeChampion for the #ACTAwards2025.
⏰ Deadline is TODAY — don’t miss your chance to make an impact!
👉 https://t.co/ivzQEWfN3m

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Only 1 day left! Nominate your #TreeChampion for the #ACTAwards2025 and help honor those growing a greener future. 🌳💚 Don’t miss out — submit now! 👉 https://t.co/ivzQEWfN3m

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There’s still time to make a difference!
Nominate yourself or someone inspiring to be a Tree Champion at the #ACTAwards2025.
Only 3 days left — submit at https://t.co/ivzQEWfN3m

#TreeChampion #GoGreen #Sustainability

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Become a Tree Champion Today!

Let your green actions inspire others and make a lasting impact.

Only 4 days left — visit https://t.co/ivzQEWfN3m

to submit your nomination!

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