Lands, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has firmly dismissed claims that she intends to resign from her post, describing such reports as unfounded rumours. Speaking during a tree-planting exercise in Laikipia County, Wahome emphasised her dedication to the Kenya Kwanza administration and its development agenda.
“After some officials were dismissed, rumours began that I was next to resign. That is pure daydreaming,” she stated. “I cannot resign from a government I passionately helped to form. Those who were removed weren’t delivering. I am working, and productivity is what keeps one in office.”
Wahome made the remarks while leading a tree-planting drive in Mutitu location, part of the Uaso Narok block within South Marmanet forest. The activity is part of the national reforestation campaign that aims to plant 15 billion trees over the next decade. Each Cabinet Secretary has been assigned at least two counties to oversee the initiative, with Wahome responsible for Nyeri and Laikipia.
She praised the Ruto administration’s achievements, including efforts to tackle banditry in Laikipia, and urged citizens to support leaders focused on development rather than personal or tribal affiliations. “Don’t go to the next election thinking about ‘our person.’ Choose someone who will work for you,” she advised.
The CS also voiced support for reintroducing the shamba system, which permits communities to plant food crops alongside tree seedlings in forest areas. “It’s a practical way to involve communities in the 15 billion tree goal while also strengthening their food security,” she said, noting that final approval is awaited from the National Conservator.
Alongside Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu, Wahome called on the Kenya Forest Service to distribute more fruit and coffee tree seedlings to households. This would enhance both environmental conservation and local livelihoods.
So far, Laikipia County has planted 80,000 trees under the program, with a target of 340 million over the next ten years. The addition of economically beneficial trees aims to foster both ecological sustainability and economic resilience for local communities.
