CategoriesConservationIn a resounding success for environmental conservation, over 1,300 trees took root during the recent national tree planting exercise across the Amboseli ecosystem. Despite school closures and relentless rainfall, Lemongo Primary School stood resilient as pupils, guided by Head Teacher Mr Samson, seized the opportunity to sow seeds of change. This event aimed to instil […]
CategoriesWildlifeIn a remarkable display of dedication to wildlife conservation, CHD Conservation Kenya, together with enthusiastic volunteers from Amboseli, aided the Kenya Wildlife Service in conducting a comprehensive wildlife census spanning eight distinct blocks within the Amboseli National Park. Census data, collected through meticulous wildlife counts, serves as a cornerstone in conservation efforts. It provides critical […]
CategoriesConservationThe Tupende Mazingira School Outreach Program is once again in full swing for its 3rd term edition. This vital initiative plays a pivotal role in our mission to rejuvenate the Amboseli ecosystem. At its core, this program believes that the path to change starts with nurturing the roots of transformation—our children. The program’s approach is […]
CategoriesActivitiesWe are pleased to announce the selection of our CEO, Collins Busuru, as a Fellow for Girl Rising. The Girl Rising Future Rising Fellowship is a global initiative, that annually identifies 10 outstanding young leaders aged 17 to 25. Busuru’s Future Rising Project will spotlight the narratives of young Maasai girls in Amboseli and their […]
CategoriesActivitiesIn a remarkable event that showcased the merging of education, conservation, and cultural appreciation, CHD Conservation Kenya welcomed a group of 45 enthusiastic students from Urafiki Carovana School for a two-day camping experience at CHD’s Oldonyo Musa Eco Camp. During their stay, the students were treated to an enlightening visit to Amboseli National Park, guided […]
CategoriesEmpowerment UncategorizedCHD Conservation Kenya held its August transformative girls’ Mentorship camp at its research centre in Ol’donyo Musa, Lemong’o. The three-day program aimed to empower 30 aged 13 and 19 from Lemong’o with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their academics and in becoming future leaders in their communities and in the conservation […]
CategoriesActivitiesJuly proved to be a month of many firsts as we hosted our first international volunteer Lena Star Hensen hailing from Vermont, USA. The second-year international relations student from Brown University volunteered with us for a week and had an experience of a lifetime. Upon arriving in Amboseli, Lena was warmly welcomed by our team […]
CategoriesConservationCHD Conservation Kenya was delighted to host officials from the United States Forest Service (USFS) who financed our Carbon Restoration & Conservation Education Centre which comprises a tree nursery and model kitchen garden. In attendance was their Africa and Middle East Project Manager, Kristina Bell, USFS Kenya coordinator, Lavender Alwaka and CHD’s founder and Mpala […]
CHD Conservation Kenya was honoured to receive an invitation from Enkong’u Primary School after they learnt about our Tupende Mazingira Campaign whose sole goal is to restore the Amboseli Ecosystem, create environmental champions within and beyond Amboseli and help the government in attaining its goal of having 10 billion trees planted with a span of […]
CategoriesEnvironmentTo kick start the month of July, CHD Conservation Kenya invited students from Lemongo Primary School for an environmental learning session at our research centre in Ol’donyo Musa. The day kicked off with a theoretical session led by our Sustainable Green Project Site Manager Arnold Oricho whose key focus was on environmental conservation and the […]
