CS Kindiki Declares Friday May 10 a Public Holiday

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has declared Friday, May 10, 2024, a public holiday.

In a gazette notice on Wednesday, May 8, CS Kindiki said the holiday will mark the national tree growing day and remember Kenyans who have been adversely affected by ongoing floods.

The Interior CS noted that growing trees is the singular long-term solution to the climate crisis and its effects.

“Recognizing that the effects of climate change pose an existential threat to national security, public safety and the ecological sustainability of Kenya; In Solidarity with all persons adversely affected by cyclic floods and subsequent droughts in recent times.

“Acknowledging that tree growing is the singular long-term solution to the climate crisis and its devastating effects on life and livelihoods; Now therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, declares Friday, 10th May, 2024, a public holiday for purposes of countrywide tree growing activities,” the gazette notice stated.

The notice comes after President Willaim Ruto urged Kenyans to unite and join the government in marking the national tree planting day on Friday.

Speaking at State House Nairobi, the Head of State urged Kenyans to plant at least 50 trees during the holiday.

The ongoing heavy rains in the country have left over 230 people dead with 75 still missing according to the Ministry of Interior.