Since 2021
registered community-led CBO200+
community membersA community-led movement restoring the acacia savanna
Acacia Habitats Restoration and Adopt Ostrich Nests Initiative is a Registered Community-led Conservation Organization based in Kajiado, Kenya. It was established in 2021 with the aim of fostering restoration and conservation of the diminishing acacia habitats, saving endangered wildlife species and combating illegal trade on ostrich eggs through community adoption of ostrich nests program.
It is run and managed by over 200 community members working hand in hand with conservationists, institutions, government and private sector as well as local and international partner organizations.
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Communities, schools & institutionsAcacias: the beating heart of the African savanna
Acacias are iconic indigenous trees covering the African savanna landscape. Since time immemorial most African communities have had intimate dependency on the acacia habitats for ecological, cultural and socio-economic value. Acacia species in Kenya are as varied as the habitats, with 4 out of the 62 species recorded in East Africa being endemic to Kenya.
Acacia trees grow and adapt under different environmental conditions, making them resilient habitats for endangered wildlife, effective in mitigating climate change and vital for ecosystem services. A huge percentage of Kenya is arid and semi-arid land characterised by acacia habitats — yet recent studies show a continued decline of acacia trees due to deforestation, charcoal burning, increasing settlements, climate change and other human-induced factors.
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acacia species recorded in East Africa
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species endemic to Kenya
We conserve acacia habitats & endangered wildlife through:
Empowering local communities, institutions and organizations on the ecological, cultural and socio-economic values of acacia trees and their suitability in mitigating climate change.
Conservation of endangered wildlife that depends on acacia habitats for survival.
Hands-on training and support on innovative methods of identifying, propagating, growing and managing various acacia tree species.
Technical guidance and donation of assorted acacia tree seeds and seedlings for restoration of degraded habitats.
Addressing illegal trade in ostrich eggs through a community-led ostrich nests adoption and monitoring program.
Outreach conservation education, nature interpretation, field ecology experiential learning and excursions to key acacia wildlife habitats.
Establishment of alternative sustainable conservation livelihood initiatives to ease community pressure on acacia habitats.
Capacity building on how to track and measure the impact of conservation education programs.
Designing and production of conservation materials and audiovisual tools for education.
7 programs, one thriving savanna
From raising acacia seedlings and safeguarding ostrich nests to school beehives and outdoor classrooms — every program is led by the community that lives with the wildlife.
Masai ostrich brooding in the acacia grassland
Acacia seedlings ready for planting
Students inspecting an adopted ostrich nest
School tree planting at Nairrabala
Beehives hanging from an acacia tree
Masai giraffes browsing acacia
Ostrich eggs in one of the adopted nests
Students on a guided nature walk
Community elder and pupil planting an acacia seedling
Conservation education session with students
Ostrich family moving through acacia woodland
Bird identification training
Students restoring an acacia site
Zebras grazing on the savanna
Inspecting Langstroth beehives
Restored acacia landscape
Masai ostrich brooding in the acacia grassland
Acacia seedlings ready for planting
Students inspecting an adopted ostrich nest
School tree planting at Nairrabala
Beehives hanging from an acacia tree
Masai giraffes browsing acacia
Ostrich eggs in one of the adopted nests
Students on a guided nature walk
Community elder and pupil planting an acacia seedling
Conservation education session with students
Ostrich family moving through acacia woodland
Bird identification training
Students restoring an acacia site
Zebras grazing on the savanna
Inspecting Langstroth beehives
Restored acacia landscape
Adopt a wild Masai ostrich nest
We pioneered the Adopt an Ostrich Nest Initiative in Southern Kenya, where 237 juvenile Masai ostriches have been safeguarded. Community members and school youth identify, adopt and monitor nests during the breeding season — and the illegal egg trade has stopped in the area. Your adoption keeps the program growing into Magadi and Amboseli.
Real change, led by the community
Since 2021, communities, students and teachers have restored habitats, protected nests and transformed how the savanna is valued.
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Acacia seedlings raised & planted
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Juvenile Masai ostriches safeguarded
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Community members run the initiative
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Students empowered
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Community members trained
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Teachers trained
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Partner learning institutions
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Langstroth beehives installed
Moments from our activities
Upcoming Events
Adopt 100 Ostrich Nests in Magadi & Amboseli
Help us scale the Adopt an Ostrich Nest program beyond the 237 juveniles already safeguarded — into the Magadi ecosystem and Amboseli landscape.
Restoration Sites
Community conservancies and group ranches where acacia woodland is being restored and breeding ostriches are monitored.
Active Restoration
Nairrabala Community & School Site
Our flagship site: school tree nursery and acacia planting, 45 Langstroth beehives and the first adopted ostri...
Active Restoration
Magadi Wildlife Ecosystem
Scaling the Adopt an Ostrich Nest program across the larger Magadi wildlife ecosystem with community scouts an...
Planned
Amboseli Wildlife Landscape
Expansion landscape for nest adoption and acacia restoration, protecting elephants, giraffes and wildlife corr...
Give in the way that works for you
From a quick M-Pesa gift to a corporate stewardship partnership, every contribution goes straight to restoration and nest protection in the field.
Adopt a Nest
Sponsor a monitored Masai ostrich nest and receive updates, photos and a personalised adoption certificate.
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Donate nowVolunteer or Partner
Join tree planting, nest monitoring and nature interpretation, or partner with us as a school, institution or company.
Get involvedRequest Seedlings & Training
Communities, schools and organizations can request acacia seeds, seedlings and hands-on propagation training.
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Latest Stories & Updates
237 juvenile Masai ostriches safeguarded through community nest adoption
What began in 2020 as a response to a surge in illegal ostrich egg trade has grown into a pioneering community-led progr...
Over 3,000 acacia seedlings raised and planted in degraded sites
From school nurseries to community land, indigenous acacia is returning to the savanna — and communities are learning to...
45 Langstroth beehives bring honey to school meals at Nairrabala
Our apiculture partnership with African Beekeepers Ltd is protecting pollinators, curbing charcoal burning and feeding s...
Every seedling and every nest needs a guardian
Your gift plants indigenous acacia, pays community nest guardians and protects ostrich eggs from predators, fire and trampling. Give via M-Pesa, card, PayPal or bank transfer.