The government of Kenya through the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has embarked ecosystem restoration projects targeting afforestation of degraded forests. This is in response to the Country and global efforts towards improved conservation of forestry resources. The afforestation project aims to facilitate provision of clean, sustainable, affordable, reliable, and secure energy services for national development while protecting the environment. The overall goal is to restore the catchment forest to its original condition using approaches that are environmentally friendly and acceptable to the adjacent community and other stakeholders.
One of the sites where the Ministry is supporting the restoration of degraded forest is Enoosupukia Forest that forms parts of the Mau Catchment. The Ministry targets to afforest 150 ha of degraded areas through a labour contract with M/S Principles Styles Ltd
Community workers Pitting
Protection by Fencing before planting
Community Workers planting trees
Site Nursery in Narok seedlings acclimatizing
Pitted area ready for planting
Community workers on lunch break
Community Women transporting seedlings from nursery to planting site
Community workers on site
Community workers on site
Enoosupukia BEFORE in Narok County
Enoosupukia AFTER in Narok County