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July 11, 2026
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Kaptagat Forest model driving conservation, livelihoods, says Kindiki

Kaptagat Forest model driving conservation, livelihoods, says Kindiki

What began a decade ago as an effort to restore the degraded Kaptagat Forest has evolved into a national model demonstrating how conservation can improve livelihoods, strengthen food security and create sustainable economic opportunities for communities living around forests...

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The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme (KICP), celebrating its 10th anniversary, is being hailed as a national model for integrating forest conservation with community livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

  • Kaptagat Forest's restoration program, launched a decade ago, now serves as a model across 31 sites in Kenya.
  • Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki and National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo championed the program, emphasizing community involvement and direct benefits.
  • The initiative has empowered communities through projects like dairy cows and clean cooking energy, contributing to food security and income generation, with a national target of 15 billion trees by 2032.

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