CITW Kenya June 2026 Update

To mark World Environment Day, Eco-Club members across our partner schools took part in tree planting, litter collection, clean-up exercises, water conservation lessons, and environmental discussions. Learners also shared what they had learned through poems, artwork, posters, paintings of recycled bottles, and papier-mâché projects. The activities encouraged learners to care for their environment while promoting simple conservation actions they can continue both at school and at home. 

We were delighted to host international journalists, the Pangolin Project, and the Wilderness CEO and Wilderness Impact Manager at Enkereri Primary School. The visitors were warmly welcomed with songs from the learners, followed by a pangolin poem and an environmental poem presented by the Eco-Club.

The team then joined the learners in planting a variety of indigenous tree species to support biodiversity and habitat restoration, including sticky hop bush Dodonaea viscosa, white thorn Senegalia polyacantha, and poison arrow tree Acokanthera oppositifolia.

Following the tree planting, the Pangolin Project team delivered an engaging presentation that helped learners deepen their understanding of pangolins, in particular, the only known population of the rare giant pangolin which occurs in the nearby Nyekweri Forest, the threats they face, and the importance of conserving them.

To mark World Crocodile Day, Eco-Club members at Margaret Kenyatta Primary School, Enkereri Primary School, and Kisaruni Boys Secondary School learned about the important role crocodiles play in healthy ecosystems, and discussed some of the threats facing their habitats. Learners shared ideas on how crocodiles can be protected before expressing what they had learned through creative poster making and artwork. Activities included awareness posters, crocodile drawings, and a ‘Did You Know?’ poster featuring interesting crocodile facts, helping raise awareness about the importance of crocodile conservation across the schools. 

Inspired by the work of Yacouba Sawadogo, the Burkinabé farmer renowned for restoring degraded land through traditional Zaï farming techniques, Irbaan Primary School officially began the first phase of its reforestation project by purchasing all required tools and materials. The items were purchased from a local shop to support the community.

The project reflects the Eco-Club's growing commitment to environmental restoration and long-term conservation within their community.

To celebrate World Giraffe Day, Luoniek Secondary School Eco-Club members produced artwork showcasing the importance of giraffes within healthy ecosystems. The activity encouraged learners to appreciate one of Africa's most iconic species while reinforcing the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats. 

In June 2026, the TAFA Community Centre started their Food Forest Project. A special thank you to Gary at Loldia Farm for generously donating seedlings and old tractor tyres, which will play an important role in establishing the food forest. This project will also provide valuable learning opportunities while supporting sustainable food production and environmental conservation. 

Ongoing Eco-Club Lessons

Eco-Club lessons continued throughout the month across our partner schools. At Suguta Mugie Primary School, learners explored the properties of water, discussed its importance in everyday life, and shared practical ways to conserve this precious resource. Meanwhile, at TAFA Community Centre, Eco-Club members learned about insects and their role in healthy ecosystems before taking a nature walk to observe and identify different insect species

Looking Ahead

In July, six of our partner primary schools will join learners from across Kenya in a nationwide read-aloud event organised by Start A Library in an attempt to set a new world record. Alongside this, Eco-Clubs will continue with conservation lessons, environmental day celebrations, and practical activities that encourage learners to care for their environment.

‘In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught.’ – Baba Dioum