The lawns of State House Nakuru are abuzz as First Lady Rachel Ruto leads the Mazingira Awards 2025, celebrating young Kenyans who have made outstanding contributions to environmental conservation and climate action.
The event, which began this morning, has drawn learners, educators, government representatives, and development partners from across the country.
This year’s theme — End Pollution, Conserve the Environment” — underscores the role of young people in shaping Kenya’s environmental destiny.
As the ceremony continues, students and youth groups from various counties are being honoured for projects ranging from reforestation and clean energy innovation to community recycling programmes.
The Mazingira Awards, run by the Office of the First Lady, are part of Mrs Ruto’s initiative to promote environmental stewardship and sustainable livelihoods.
The initiative complements the government’s broader environmental goals, including President William Ruto’s administration pledge to increase Kenya’s forest cover.
The ceremony has drawn attention from across the environmental sector, with representatives from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Kenya Forest Service, and several development partners in attendance.
As proceedings continue through the day, the First Lady is expected to present the top honours to outstanding young innovators before addressing the gathering on Kenya’s ongoing climate resilience efforts.
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