Kenyans took to their farms, nearby forests and water catchment to plant both indigenous and exotic trees.

On it's part, the government availed over 150 million tree seedlings which were distributed across the country through the ministry of interior.

Social media was littered with photos of Kenyans happily undertaking the noble exercise.

Government agencies were not let behind and contributed a lot to the days success.

Although initially received with mixed feelings, the holiday proved to be a perfect thought by the head of state, many confessing an air of patriotism while undertaking the exercise.

Save for concerns on the use of resources by some of the government officials, the day was by far a success.

Environment, Climate Change and Forestry CS Hon Soipan Tuya has this morning urged Kenyans to maintain the same tempo and whole at it, use the Jaza Miti application to allow for easy tracking of the numbers by the government.