Environment (SDG 13)

In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 13, the Foundation actively engages in environmental conservation initiatives. Working in partnership with key organizations, we contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change, especially for communities reliant on rainfall. Our efforts extend to the conservation of biodiversity and the promotion of environmental awareness.

The impact of our environmental initiatives is evident in the active protection of water catchment areas nationwide, ensuring the sustainability of the country’s main water sources and supporting KenGen’s hydroelectric production.

One of our flagship projects, the Schools’ Green Initiative Challenge (GIC), implemented in collaboration with Better Globe Forestry, involves 100 new schools each year since 2013. These schools, located in Machakos, Embu, and Kitui counties, participate in a tree-planting competition. The GIC’s reach extends to Turkana and West Pokot Counties, involving 28 schools to promote afforestation. Currently, 800 schools actively participate, boasting an impressive tree survival rate of 56%.

Through such initiatives, the Foundation actively contributes to mitigating the effects of global warming by combating climate change and fostering resilient ecosystems. Simultaneously, we instill a culture of conservation within the communities involved.