Today, the Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya (FOWK) team marked Madaraka Day by spending a meaningful day with the children of Tumaini Children's Home

Today, 2nd June 2026, the world marks World Peatlands Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness about peatlands and their importance in sustaining life on Earth.

Every year on June 3, the world commemorates World Bicycle Day, celebrating the bicycle as an affordable, reliable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly mode of transport.

Every year on June 5, the world marks World Environment Day, the largest global platform for environmental awareness and action.

Today, I had the privilege of joining other environmental champions, community members, government officials, and stakeholders in Ol Kalou

On 4th June, the Ondiri Young Environmentalist Club department visited Kaito School for a day of fun, learning, and action with the students.

Today, 8th June 2026, the world celebrates World Oceans Day

Recently, during a tree-growing activity at Alliance High School, I had the privilege of accompanying a senior General from the South Sudanese Army.

Today, Friends of Ondiri Wetland spent the better part of the day at Nyumbani Children’s Home, Karen (also known as COGRI – Children of God Relief Institute)

Yesterday, we had a fruitful engagement with the representatives of NDC Course 28–2025/26

Today, we were honoured to host the Environmental Club members from St. Hannah’s Girls’ High School

Attenborough is a renowned environmentalist, conservationist, natural historian, and broadcaster...

Today, Friends of Ondiri Wetland proudly joined the rest of Kenya and the global conservation community in marking World Migratory Bird Day 2026

Did you know that birding, commonly known as birdwatching, is now one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the world?

Five years ago today, I completed one of the most meaningful personal environmental journeys of my life: planting one tree every single day for 100 consecutive days.

Today, we were delighted to host young scientists from Green Garden Schools at Ondiri Wetland

Yesterday, Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from Onkaru WRU

Early this morning, the National Defence College, Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya, and Alliance High School joined hands in a transformative tree-growing exercise

Nestled just southwest of Nairobi, Kikuyu is one of the fastest-growing urban centres in the Kenya.

Following overwhelming public demand after the article Discover Kikuyu: A Vibrant Gateway to Nature, History and Culture in Central Kenya, here is a practical and comprehensive guide to..

The elusive African water rail has moved quietly through african marshes unnoticed but recent observations...

Every year on 20 May, the world celebrates World Bee Day to honour bees and other pollinators that sustain life on Eart

Yesterday, the Friends of Ondiri Young Environmentalists Club visited Kaito School as part of our ongoing effort to establish the Club in learning institutions.

On 22nd May 2026, members of the Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya participated in the International Day for Biological Diversity celebrations held at Precious Blood Riruta during the ACCOPHE Summit.

For thousands of years, humanity has looked to the eagle with awe. No other bird has captured the...

Not long ago, I sat with my mentor and dear friend, Prof. David Ngugi, an accomplished agronomist, farmer, and statesman whom many regard as one of the founding pillars of environmental conservation in Kenya.

This Good Friday week has been remarkably eventful at Ondiri Wetland, marked by impactful conservation, learning, and vibrant community engagement.

Today, 6th April 2026 (Easter Monday), Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya proudly hosted the first ever Conservation Cycling event in the region

In the verdant embrace of Kikuyu, within Kiambu County, lies an estate whose name alone stirs curiosity—Kidfarmaco.

Across many communities, women continue to play a central role in shaping families, driving local economies, and safeguarding the environment.

The Athi River Reed Frog belongs to the family Hyperoliidae, which are small, colorful frogs commonly found in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Plastic pollution has become a defining environmental issue of the modern urban landscape.

In the rolling green heart of Kikuyu Sub County, where morning mist settles upon the ridges and the earth carries the quiet memory of generations

Today, Wednesday 22nd April, is Earth Day, a global reminder that the future of our planet depends on the choices we make today.

Today, we had the honor of hosting a distinguished delegation from the European Union at Ondiri Wetland.

Belenois aurota aka Pioneer White aka African Caper White

Today marked a historic milestone in the life of Alliance High School as the institution celebrated 100 years

Today, we had the honour of hosting HE Caitríona Ingoldsby, Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland to Kenya, at Ondiri Wetland.

Kenya is steadily losing one of its most precious natural resources, not through dramatic headlines or visible disasters

In the late nineteenth century, when the British began constructing the famous Kenya–Uganda Railway, many strange sights appeared

Last night Nairobi’s Central Business District was drowning again. Heavy rains poured relentlessly over the city

On this International Women’s Day, we proudly celebrate one of the remarkable women within our community

Today at Ondiri Wetland, Friends of Ondiri Wetland Kenya had the honour of hosting HE Christopher O'Sullivan, Ireland’s Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity.

Every year on 22nd March, the world marks World Water Day, a global moment of reflection on the value of freshwater and the urgent need to protect it

As the world marks the International Day of Forests under the theme Forests and Economies, we take pride in highlighting how community-driven conservation

Yesterday we had an important engagement when we hosted Prof. Mugwima Njuguna (JKUAT) and Prof. Saija Hollmén (Aalto University, Finland) during their visit to Ondiri Wetland.

A few metres from Thogoto Trading Centre, just off the sweeping curve of the Southern Bypass, there stands a quiet sentinel of memory, an ancient Vachellia abyssinica ( Mùgaa )

There are moments when words feel inadequate and this is one of them.

The recent announcement by Thika Water and Sewerage Company (THIWASCO) introducing a water rationing program due to the ongoing national drought should concern every Kenyan.

For the third time this year, Friends of Ondiri had the honour of hosting hundreds of members from Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health (TICAH)

Today, we were visited by a team from African center for environment energy and climate advocacy.

This evening in the avian city of Nakuru, we concluded a truly inspiring and historic conservation workshop convened by the International Crane Foundation (ICF).

Today, Friends of Ondiri Wetland joined the residents of Kikuyu and the Member of Parliament for Kikuyu, Honourable Kimani Ichung’wah

I support and praise the President for unveiling the KSh80 billion cooperation agreement that boldly reimagines Nairobi as a livable, secure, and efficient capital for its 4.4 million residents.

For a full century, Alliance High School has stood upon the Kikuyu highlands as a quiet yet formidable presence in Kenya’s educational and moral history...

Today I had the honour of attending the PUSA debate at the Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA)

I had the honour of attending the official launch of the International Crane Foundation Kenya Office

Ndeiya Akiwa Farm, the largest organic farm in Kikuyu Constituency stands as a remarkable testament

Yesterday, the team from Friends of Ondiri Wetland, working in partnership with World Agroforestry (ICRAF)

From the Coordinator’s desk, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you for walking with us on this remarkable conservation journey.

Today, 5th January, marked our first day of work at Ondiri Wetland for the year, and we were honoured to host H.E. Mikanipare Simon, President of the African Youth Union Development Commission (AYUDC)

Today, we were honored to be hosted by Lieutenant General J. S. Mwinyikai, CBS, HSC (Commandant, National Defence College, Karen)

Yesterday was a great day as we had the opportunity to exhibit at the Global Leadership Summit, Kikuyu Chapter, held at the Church of Torch.

It was truly a memorable and inspiring day at the Conservation Concert, marking the successful opening of our Wetlands Festival.