Once notorious for illegal logging, boda boda riders in Kenya's Aberdare Ranges are now leading conservation efforts. They have transitioned from transporting illegal timber to actively participating in tree planting and forest preservation, significantly impacting the rehabilitation of the vital water tower.

• The 'Wanjohi Boda Boda Conservation Champion' group, comprising 14 riders, meets twice monthly for conservation activities like tree planting and educating the community.
• Daniel Maina, a 30-year-old rider and former charcoal transporter, is now a conservation ambassador, stating, "We are the ones who caused this," referring to forest degradation.
• The Aberdare Forest is a critical water source for four of Kenya's largest rivers and supplies water to Nairobi from the Sasuma and Ndakaini dams.
• Partnerships between the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), Rhino Ark Organisation, and local Community Forest Associations (CFAs) have led to remarkable rehabilitation, including the planting of 1,000 trees at the Sophia segment in preparation for Mazingira Day.
• President William Ruto announced plans to plant 15 billion trees by 2032, with 1 billion seedlings already planted since 2023.