Namwamba Resurfaces in “The Forest” after a long Silence

After a long absence from the political arena, former vocal Budalangi member of parliament Hon. Ababu Namwamba resurfaced on Tuesday when he joined other important guests in planting trees at Lari forest in Kiambu county.

Namwamba was with Excellencies Ambassadors, Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ staff and members Diplomatic Corp for the unique Tree-planting Day to help plant 2000 trees at Uplands section of the forest.

CAS Ababu urged Kenyans to plant trees for sustainable Kenya, saying that Forests just like oceans and waterways are the lungs of this planet, and hence a critical element of our very own existence, He noted that it was Kenya’s duty to plant, nurture, conserve, restore and protect forests.

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In March, Namwamba found himself at the receiving end when Kenyans on Twitter made fun of his dress code while on an official visit to South Africa.

Foreign Affairs Chief Administrative Secretary Ababu Namwamba

His dress code caught the attention of Kenyans as some roasted him for dressing like a “Congolese musician” yet he was on an official duty to represent the Head of State.

Many said that they have known Ababu Namwamba for his impeccable sense of fashion, but were surprised by his dress code on arrival in South Africa.

Hon. Ababu challenged the diplomatic community to adopt blocks to plant and nurture trees as forests have positive impacts on the economy, on the environment, on the climate, on human life and wildlife.

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“Several countries represented in Kenya are re-known for the high percentage ratio of forest cover to total land area. Gabon, for instance, has 90% forest cover, while Finland, Malaysia, Japan, DRC and Zambia have over 65% forest cover. Kenya is working towards emulating these countries” Added Hon. Ababu.

 

 

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