Makueni, Kenya | Since 2015

Greening for Life
Empowering Communities Through Environmental Action

Passionately conserving and improving our environment through tree planting, education, and sustainable livelihoods in Makueni County.

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Triple Bottom Line: People • Planet • Prosperity

Registered Community-Based Organization

About Kaiti Greening Champions

Rooted in community empowerment and environmental conservation since 2015

Our Foundation

  • Informally started: August 2015
  • Formally established: May 9th, 2016
  • Location: Kaiti Constituency, Makueni County, Kenya
  • Legal Status: Registered CBO with perpetual succession

Our Vision & Mission

Vision:

To passionately conserve and improve our environment through greening activities and the 3R's "Mottainai koto" (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) principle.

Mission:

To empower communities to champion environmental conservation through sustainable micro-agribusinesses that improve livelihoods.

Our Objectives

  • Combat climate change through reforestation
  • Create green livelihoods and sustainable agribusinesses
  • Mobilize youth in environmental stewardship
  • Promote environmental education and the 3R principle

Our Approach to Greening for Life

Community-Led Action

Empowering grassroots communities to take ownership of environmental conservation efforts in their local areas.

Sustainable Practices

Implementing tree planting, nursery management, and conservation techniques that are environmentally and economically sustainable.

Education & Training

Conducting climate change education, promoting the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), and training in sustainable agriculture.

Our Governance

KGC operates under Kenyan law and aligns with international environmental conservation statutes and Global-GAP (Good Agricultural Practices). The organization is governed by a Management Committee elected by members during the Annual General Meeting.

Key Leadership Positions

  • Chairperson & Vice Chairperson
  • Secretary & Vice Secretary
  • Organizing Secretary
  • Treasurer

Specialized Roles

  • Communications & Advocacy Officer
  • ICT Officer
  • Patron/Technical Advisor
  • Board of Trustees

Our Work & Projects

Implementing holistic programs that address environmental degradation while improving livelihoods through community-led interventions.

Core Activities

Tree Planting & Reforestation

Large-scale tree planting drives involving communities and schools to enhance forest cover.

Tree Nursery Management

Supporting production of seedlings for planting activities and potential income generation.

Environmental Education

Training on climate change, 3Rs principle, and instilling environmental values, especially among youth.

Community Empowerment

Linking greening activities with opportunities for sustainable micro-agribusinesses to improve livelihoods.

FEATURED PROJECT

"One Learner, One Tree" Initiative

KGC & Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) Partnership

Launched: May 17th, 2024
Kikoko Girls Primary School, Kilungu Ward

Project Highlights

10,000 Trees Planted

8,000 forest trees and 2,000 fruit trees distributed across 57 schools in Kaiti Constituency

Student Engagement

Each student tasked with nurturing their seedling to maturity

Strategic Partnerships

Collaboration with Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) as part of their CSR and the National Government's 15 billion trees campaign

Sustainability Plan

Focus on fenced schools with water access, MOUs with schools, and biannual monitoring of survival rates

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Tree planting event
Students planting trees
Community members
Officials at event

Other Initiatives

School garden

School Gardening Program

Integrating environmental education with practical skills

Establishing school gardens that serve as hands-on learning labs for sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.

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Water project

WASH Integration

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene with environmental conservation

Promoting clean water, sanitation and hygiene practices in conjunction with our tree planting and conservation efforts.

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Get Involved

Join us in making Makueni County greener and more sustainable through various engagement opportunities.

Become a Member

Join our community of environmental champions and participate in decision-making at our Annual General Meetings.

Volunteer

Contribute your time and skills to tree planting events, nursery management, environmental education, or monitoring activities.

Partner With Us

Schools, businesses and organizations can collaborate with KGC on environmental initiatives through sponsorship or joint projects.

Contact Us

Get in touch with Kaiti Greening Champions for inquiries, partnership opportunities, or to learn more about our work.

Contact Information

Our Office

Kaiti Greening Centre,
Makueni County, Kenya

Email Us

info@kaitigreening.org
partners@kaitigreening.org

Call Us

+254 700 123456
+254 720 123456

Working Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 9:00 - 14:00

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