Friends of Ondiri Wetland hosted a Dudu Walk at Ondiri Wetland, bringing together nature lovers, conservationists, researchers and citizen scientists to explore aquatic insects, birdlife and the remarkable biodiversity of the wetland.
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WORLD CLEANUP DAY 2026 | EVERY ACTION COUNTS
Today, the world comes together to mark World Cleanup Day, a powerful reminder that a clean environment is not created by one person, one organization, or one day. It is built through collective responsibility and consistent action.
Gambian Forestry Delegation Visits Ondiri Wetland to Benchmark Nairobi River Regeneration
The Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC) yesterday hosted a Gambian forestry delegation led by the Director General of Forestry, who visited Kenya to benchmark the Nairobi River Regeneration Project.
When Teleki Met Waiyaki: The Forgotten Meeting That Came Before Colonial Kenya
In 1887, long before the railway reached Nairobi and before the first Christian mission was established in Kikuyu, a Hungarian count walked into the country of Waiyaki wa Hinga. Their encounter, remembered as a meeting sealed in friendship, offers a remarkable glimpse into the quiet moments before Kenya’s colonial history took a darker turn.
WHERE IS MY WATER?
There is a question that millions of Kenyans have asked, especially when they turn on a tap and nothing comes out: Where is my water?
Citizen Science Observations on Tree Seedling Growth at Ondiri Wetland
Today, our team continued efforts to align with the 15 Billion Tree Agenda. Restoration activities were carried out at Ondiri Wetland despite the numerous human activities taking place there.
Ecological Survey Reveals Diverse Aquatic Life at Ondiri Wetland
On 24 August, we had the pleasure of conducting an ecological survey focused on the aquatic life within and along the bog at Ondiri Wetland.
Invasive Indian House Crows in Nairobi A Growing Ecological and Public Health Concern
Nairobi is a city defined by its remarkable biodiversity, a place where wetlands, forests, and urban spaces intersect to host an impressive array of birdlife.
BRIEF REPORT ON MULTI-AGENCY ENGAGEMENT – ONDIRI WETLAND (NRRP)
A multi-agency team led by Col. Njoroge Kahigu, alongside Commissioners Rael Chebichii Lelei, Josephat Sagero, and Dr. Charles Dadu Karisa, and supported by teams from the Nairobi Rivers Commission
A Historic Milestone for the Green a School Project
Today marked one of the most significant milestones in the history of our Green a School Project as Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya (FOWK), in partnership with the Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC)