MP Karuhanga Urges Mandatory School Tree Planting During Makerere Green Campaign Launch

Ntungamo Municipality Member of Parliament Gerald Karuhanga has urged the government to establish mandatory tree planting initiatives across all schools and higher institutions of learning. Speaking at the recent launch of the Makerere University Green Campaign, Karuhanga emphasized that integrating environmental conservation into the education system is crucial for combating climate change and improving public health.

The Makerere Green Campaign is designed to restore greenery across the university campus while instilling environmentally responsible practices among students and staff. In addition to tree planting, the campaign introduces new measures to tackle campus littering and promote sustainable daily habits.

Karuhanga stressed that leveraging Uganda’s student population could yield massive ecological results. He pointed out that with millions of learners enrolled in primary and secondary schools nationwide, a coordinated institutional effort could easily result in millions of newly planted trees each year.

Student leaders at Makerere enthusiastically welcomed the campaign, noting that today’s youth are increasingly aware of the severe threats posed by global climate shifts. They expressed hope that Makerere’s proactive stance will inspire similar green initiatives at other universities and schools throughout the country.

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