"LET'S GREEN KENYA! KYEE MBATHA (CAPTAIN GREEN) RALLIES KENYANS TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE

Renowned young environmentalist Kyee Mbatha, popularly known as Captain Green, has urged Kenyans to take advantage of the ongoing rains to plant trees as a way to combat climate change and restore the environment.

Speaking during an exclusive interview with RADA TV and RADA FM, Captain Green passionately called on every Kenyan to plant at least 50 trees and nurture them to maturity.

"The rains are now here. Let's use this opportunity, now that we have sufficient natural water, to plant as many trees as possible. This will help tame climate change," he emphasized.

Kenya has been grappling with severe droughts due to climate change and environmental degradation, and Captain Green believes massive tree planting is the best solution. He encouraged Kenyans not to worry about expensive seedlings but instead plant locally available fruit trees such as avocado and mango.

"It doesn’t matter what type of tree you plant. The goal is to increase our forest cover and secure our environment," he added.

TREES NEED CARE—DON’T JUST PLANT, NURTURE THEM

Captain Green highlighted a common mistake among tree planters—failing to take care of the trees after planting. He urged Kenyans to nurture their trees to maturity to ensure they effectively contribute to climate change mitigation.

WHO IS KYEE MBATHA?

Kyee Mbatha is the founder of My Green Institution CBO, a community-based organization dedicated to environmental conservation.

For over 10 years, since graduating from Egerton University, he has worked tirelessly to restore degraded lands, planting over 300,000 trees across the Eastern region of Kenya.

"Trees are carbon receptors, and the more we plant, the better we can fight climate change," he stated.

With the worsening climatic conditions in Lower Eastern Kenya, Captain Green has gone the extra mile in promoting afforestation. In a unique approach, he rents out his car in exchange for mango seedlings, which he then donates and plants in different schools and institutions.

"The climate in these areas has changed drastically, and the best way to cope is by growing fruit trees that can survive in harsh conditions. At least, people will have something to eat and generate income," he explained.

Captain Green’s unwavering commitment to environmental conservation has earned him multiple awards, recognizing his outstanding contribution to the fight against climate change.

As Kenya continues to experience the devastating effects of environmental degradation, Kyee Mbatha (Captain Green) is leading by example, urging all Kenyans to take action—one tree at a time.