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Kijabe Environment Volunteers - KENVO
(opens in a new tab)KENVO is a non-profit community-based organization formed in 1994 by members living adjacent to the globally important Kikuyu Escarpment forests in Kenya and officially registered in 1996.
Today marks a major milestone in our landscape restoration journey as Kijabe Environment Volunteers - KENVO , in partnership with North Kinangop Community Forest Association (NOKICOFA) and Lake Naivasha Basin Water Resources Users Association ( Lanabwrua ), officially launches tree planting activities under the TerraFund for AFR100 Cohort 3 Project. Through this initiative, we aim to grow 225,000 trees across farmlands, riparian areas and degraded forest sites, while reaching over 2,300 beneficiaries.But this project goes beyond planting trees!It also seeks to strengthen community livelihoods and promote sustainable environmental practices through:๐ Beekeeping: Supporting trained community members with beehives, beekeeping equipment and protective kits to establish and grow their beekeeping enterprises.๐ฅ Energy-saving cookstoves (jikos): Providing beneficiaries with energy-efficient cooking solutions to help reduce reliance on firewood and ease pressure on forest resources.These interventions build on capacity-building and training activities that have been ongoing since January 2026 and will continue beyond today's launch, ensuring communities are equipped with the knowledge and skills to sustain these initiatives.The project is funded by Vumbuzi Impact Africa (VIA) Foundation andWorld Resources Instituteitute (WRI) under the TerraFund for AFR100 initiative.Growing trees. Supporting livelihoods. Protecting forests. Empowering communities.This is what community-led landscape restoration looks like!...Our Environment, Our Concern...@followers @top fans #KENVO #KENVODelivers #TerraFund #AFR100 #RestoreLocal #LandscapeRestoration #CommunityLedConservation #TreeGrowing #Beekeeping #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction
Sometimes, you donโt have to travel far to see how far your work has reached.Yesterday, KENVO welcomed two visitors from the Ministry of Environment-MECCNAR of The Gambia, accompanied by their two Kenyan trainers, for a learning visit to our Resource Centre.Their curiosity was infectious! They were eager to understand how KENVO turns ideas into action, working with communities on forest restoration, environmental education, community development, youth engagement, and other conservation initiatives.They were also curious about how our small team of full-time staff manages to coordinate such diverse activities and keep community-led projects moving on the ground.By the end of the day, it was rewarding to see their satisfaction and appreciation for the work they had learned about at KENVO and the community-led approach behind it.For us, it was more than a visit. It was a moment to share our journey, exchange knowledge, and see the KENVO story reaching beyond our borders.@followers#KENVO #KENVODelivers #conservation #communityledconservation #restoration #environmentaleducation #YouthEngagement #KnowledgeExchange #TheGambia
What happens when AI meets literacy?Kijabe Environment Volunteers - KENVO is taking part in and coordinating the Usawa Agenda Pilot Survey in Kiambu County, testing an AI-powered oral reading assessment tool designed to assess foundational literacy among children using Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) technology.In the photos, our enumerators are receiving training and getting ready to hit the ground running! The pilot survey kicks off immediately after the training.New technology. Better learning insights. Brighter futures.@followers#KENVO #kenvodelivers #UsawaAgenda #AIForEducation #FoundationalLiteracy #KiambuCounty #Education #CommunityEngagement
๐๐ก๐ ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ โฆ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฒ?With the upcoming rainy season expected, what preparations have you made to make the most of the rains?This is the perfect time to plan your tree-growing activities and get your farm ready.At KENVO, we have a variety of quality tree seedlings to choose from:- Fruit trees - grafted Hass avocado- Indigenous trees- Agroforestry trees- Exotic trees๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ: Growing trees on your farm helps protect your soil from erosion, improves soil health, provides shade and shelter, supports biodiversity, offer fruits and other products, and diversifies your sources of income.So, have you secured your seedlings yet? Have you identified where youโll plant?Reach us at 0110 093692 to place your order or for inquiries. @followers#KENVO #KENVODelivers #Conservation #treeplanting #treegrowing #restoration #RestoreLocal
The countdown is on for an inspiring week of #PeerToPeerLearning among African Land Restoration Champions in Kenya's Greater Rift Valley.From field visits and practical exchanges to discussions on tree survival, monitoring, and storytelling, participants will learn from one another's experiences and successes.Restoration moves faster when knowledge is shared. The lessons learned in one community can help transform manyKijabe Environment Volunteers - KENVOrs - KENVO togeWRI AfricaWRWorld Resources Institute Institute, @VIA FoundLeona FoundationFoundation, we are proud to host this exchange in Nakuru and welcome restoration champions dedicated to restoring landscapes and livelihoods.Follow our journey and discover more #RestoreLocal stories from the field.@JustdiggitJustdiggit @International Tree Foundation#KENVO #kenvodelivers #restoration #GenerationRestoration #EcosystemRestoration #CommunityLedRestoration