The Nyanza Region Scouts Association has vowed to support the government agenda of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 to increase the forest cover in the country to 30 percent.
Speaking during the closure of the Nyanza Regional Scouts Competition held in Kubweye Secondary School in Kuria West Sub County, themed ‘Resilience towards climate change’, Nyanza Region Scouts Commissioner Elly Kisulu said that scouting will continue to play a major role towards achieving the 15 billion tree planting exercise.
Kisilu also added that scouting is a practical venture that helps learners to actualise their theoretical skills, that incorporates collaboration, teamwork, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
He disclosed that scouting is a discipline that trains students to respect authority, a core value that promotes servant leadership to students as they prepare to become future leaders.
Nyanza Region Director of Education Lawrence Karuntimi, also lauded scouting as a key player in fostering leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills among the participants.
Karuntimi urged learners to join the scouting society, calling on parents to give necessary support to their children in extracurricular activities to boost their mental growth.
The official noted that scouting was at the forefront in conserving the environment and helping the nation increase and protect its forest cover to reduce the adverse effects of climate change.
“In the past, scouting activities consumed a lot of timber in teaching scouting skills that contributed to the destruction of our national habitat. We have changed this norm by embracing environmental conservation through tree planting to protect our environs”, explained Karuntimi.
By Makokha Khaoya
