Oloolua Forest Restoration

Promoting Multi-stakeholder Partnerships for Oloolua Forest Ecosystem Conservation and Restoration

Supported by the Global Landscapes Forum and the Robert Bosch Stiftung Kijani Resilience—through the GLFx Nairobi Chapter—is implementing a transformative project aimed at conserving and restoring Oloolua Forest. This initiative brings together diverse stakeholders, including local communities, faith-based organizations, government agencies, and conservation groups, to safeguard this crucial urban forest.

Why Oloolua Forest Matters
Oloolua Forest, part of the Ngong Hills Forest Reserve, is a 618-hectare urban green space that provides essential ecosystem services, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience for Nairobi and Kajiado counties. It serves as a water catchment area, a habitat for diverse wildlife, and a vital resource for local livelihoods. However, it faces growing threats, including illegal logging, encroachment, and waste dumping, requiring urgent conservation action.

Our Key Focus Areas
✅Community-Led Restoration & Capacity Building
We work with local schools, community forest associations (CFAs), and forest user groups to empower them with restoration knowledge and sustainable land-use practices. Through tree planting, workshops, and training sessions, we ensure communities take ownership of restoration efforts.

✅ Faith-Based Conservation for Environmental Stewardship
Through the Oloolua Forest Faith and Restoration Network, established in in 2024 as part of capacity strengthening for Oloolua Stakeholders, we engaged faith leaders from Christian, Muslim, and Baha’i communities to integrate environmental responsibility into their teachings and mobilize congregations for action.

✅ Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration & Policy Advocacy
We facilitate partnerships among government agencies (Kenya Forest Service, local county governments), conservation NGOs, and private sector players to address key conservation challenges. Through initiatives like the Oloolua Stakeholders Open Day and the Urban Greening Policy Workshop, we aligned efforts to strengthen restoration policies, secure resources, and develop sustainable management strategies.

Join the Movement
We believe that restoring Oloolua Forest is a shared responsibility. Whether you are an individual, organization, or business, you can contribute by volunteering, partnering, or supporting our initiatives.