Mr. Boaz Bichage (2nd right) of the Main Campus Directorate and Ms. Carolyne Nyokabi of the Directorate of Resource Mobilization (left) receive assorted tree seedlings from Mr. Eitan Hatzor from Meshav (right).

By Carolyne Nyokabi

[Athi River, Kenya – November 7, 2025]  On 7th November 2025, Daystar University received a special tree donation of 78 assorted tree seedlings in support of Vision 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals.  The initial donation was part of 500 tree seedlings.

The seedlings were presented by Mr. Eitan Hatzor, the Director of Mashav – the Agency for International Development and Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel.  Mashav is responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of  the State of Israel’s worldwide development and cooperation programme in developing countries.

The donation included biblical trees, fruit trees, and aesthetic species, among them Ziziphus, Pistacia poyasstina, Arbutus, Phoenix, Pistacia atlantica, Myrtus, Lemon, and Pomegranate.

Among other multiple benefits, the trees will enrich the ecological and educational landscape of the university, contribute to biodiversity, serve as live laboratories for students studying environmental and agricultural sciences. The trees will also enhance food security by giving the Daystar community, other believers and the public an opportunity to see and taste fruits mentioned in the Bible.

The donation aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 goals of environmental sustainability and green development. It also supports global efforts under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on environmental conservation, climate action, and sustainable agriculture.

In addition to enhancing campus greenery, the initiative provides an opportunity for Daystar students to engage practically with conservation and sustainability projects, reinforcing the university’s commitment to nurturing environmentally responsible citizens.