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King Charles III (C) is guided by daughter of Professor Wangari Maathai, Wanjira Mathai (R) and a Government official (L) during a visit to Karura urban forest to highlight the crucial role of green spaces and forests in sustainable cities and to honour the legacy of Nobel Peace Prize winner Professor Wangari Maathai, on November 01, 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya.

King Charles III (C) is guided by daughter of Professor Wangari Maathai, Wanjira Mathai (R) and a Government official (L) during a visit to Karura urban forest to highlight the crucial role of green spaces and forests in sustainable cities and to honour the legacy of Nobel Peace Prize winner Professor Wangari Maathai, on November 01, 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Photo by Pool - Phil Noble/Getty Images.

Kenya Declares Surprise National Tree Planting Day Holiday

Kenya declared a surprise holiday with the goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032, aiding the climate crisis response and receiving royal praise from King Charles III.