As part of Kenya’s ambitious 15 Billion Trees National Campaign, The President’s Award – Kenya, Kabarak University Chapter is actively undertaking a Gold Residential Project in Kongoni, Kilifi County, along the coastal region. The initiative is focused on restoring degraded mangrove ecosystems that serve as critical fish breeding grounds and coastal protectors.

By the end of the project, the team aims to plant over 3,000 mangrove trees and raise more than 2,000 saplings for distribution to local community nurseries, strengthening long-term environmental restoration efforts and community participation in conservation.

On the first day, the team planted 1,000 mangrove trees. They were joined by officers from the Kenya Forest Service Malindi Station, led by Chief Mr Charles Langat, and representatives from the Kenya Wildlife Service Malindi Station, including Mrs Tindi. Their presence helped ground the activity in local conservation efforts already underway in the area.

It was a hands-on start, with students working directly in the mangroves and learning by doing rather than observing from a distance. The project continues in the coming days as the team builds on the progress made.