Lands, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has dismissed social media allegations that she plans to resign.

Speaking during a tree-planting event in Laikipia, Wahome emphasised that her position in the Kenya Kwanza government is secure and based on performance.

“After some officials were dismissed, rumours began that I was next to resign. That is pure daydreaming. I cannot resign from a government I passionately helped to form,” she stated. “Those who were removed weren’t delivering. I am working, and productivity is what keeps one in the office.”

Wahome made the remarks while leading residents of Mutitu location in the Uaso Narok block of the South Marmanet forest during a monthly tree-planting drive.

Cabinet Secretaries have each been assigned at least two counties to spearhead reforestation as part of the government’s initiative to plant 15 billion trees over the next decade. Wahome is overseeing efforts in Nyeri and Laikipia counties.

She highlighted achievements of President William Ruto’s administration, including efforts to curb banditry in Laikipia, as reasons for her unwavering support. She urged residents to prioritise leaders focused on development over loyalty in the next general election.

“Don’t go to the next election thinking about ‘our person.’ Choose someone who will work for you,” she advised. She also warned against early politicking, saying it could derail ongoing development projects.

Wahome voiced support for the reintroduction of the shamba system—a practice that allows people to grow food crops alongside tree seedlings on forest land. She said this would help ensure care for the seedlings and significantly increase tree survival rates.

“I have agreed with the Environment CS on rolling out the shamba system in Laikipia and we’re awaiting a final green light from the National Conservator,” she said. “It’s a practical way to involve communities in the 15 billion tree goal while also strengthening their food security.”

Wahome and Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu urged the Kenya Forest Service to distribute more fruit tree seedlings in the next phase of planting. These trees will be allocated to households to boost both environmental and economic resilience.

So far, Laikipia has planted 80,000 trees under the program. Governor Irungu said that introducing fruit and coffee trees would support the county’s target of planting 340 million trees in the next 10 years.