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March 26, 2026
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Gov’t signs restoration deal to restore Ngong Forest, boost community livelihoods

Gov’t signs restoration deal to restore Ngong Forest, boost community livelihoods

Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho and Chief Conservator of Forests Alex Lemarkoko signed the agreement on Thursday to mark a significant milestone in advancing sustainable forest management and climate r.....

✨ Key Highlights

The Kenyan government, through the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), has signed a framework agreement to restore Ngong Forest and improve community livelihoods through conservation initiatives.

  • The program targets the restoration of ecosystems in Oloolua, Kibiko, and Ngong Hills blocks.
  • Key interventions include large-scale tree planting, with a goal of planting 350,000 trees over three years, and establishing a modern tree nursery with a capacity of 1 million seedlings.
  • This initiative, the Ngong Forest Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme (ICLIP), also aims to empower surrounding communities with projects like beekeeping and better water security.

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